Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Position Title: - Senior QA Test Engineer (Manual Testing SQL Security Testing & C# Automation)
Experience: - 4 to 8 Years
Employment Type: - Full-Time Permanent
Work Model: - Hybrid

Qualifications: -
Mandatory Education
B.E. / in Computer Science Information Technology Software Engineering or related discipline
MCA (Master of Computer Applications)

Job Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled and self-driven Senior QA Test Engineer with 4 to 8 years of experience in Manual Testing Database Testing (SQL) Security Testing and Test Automation using C# and Selenium WebDriver. The ideal candidate should be capable of working as an Independent Contributor owning end-to-end quality assurance activities and ensuring the delivery of secure reliable and high-quality software products.
The successful candidate will have strong expertise in functional testing database validation security testing practices automation framework development defect tracking and Agile methodologies. This role requires excellent analytical and problem-solving skills along with the ability to collaborate effectively with development business and product teams.

Roles & Responsibilities:-
Functional & Manual Testing
Analyze business requirements user stories and technical specifications.
Design develop review and execute comprehensive test cases and test scenarios.
Perform Functional Integration System Regression and End-to-End testing.
Conduct exploratory testing to identify hidden defects and usability issues.
Validate application behavior against business requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
Database Testing (SQL)
Perform backend testing and data validation across applications and databases.
Write and execute complex SQL queries for data verification.
Validate data integrity using:
oJoins
oStored Procedures
oFunctions
oViews
oDatabase Triggers
Verify data migration transformation and synchronization processes.
Investigate and troubleshoot data discrepancies and performance issues.
Security Testing
Perform application security validation based on industry best practices.
Identify and report common security vulnerabilities such as:
oSQL Injection
oCross-Site Scripting (XSS)
oCross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
oAuthentication and Authorization Issues
oSession Management Vulnerabilities
Validate security controls access permissions and user roles.
Collaborate with development teams to remediate identified security risks.
Support vulnerability assessments and security compliance initiatives.
Automation Testing
Design develop and maintain automation test scripts using:
oC#
oSelenium WebDriver
Develop reusable automation components and utilities.
Enhance and maintain existing automation frameworks.
Execute automated test suites and analyze results.
Improve test coverage through automation initiatives.
Participate in continuous improvement of test automation practices.
Defect Management & Reporting
Identify document and track defects through closure using Azure DevOps.
Perform root cause analysis for recurring defects.
Provide detailed test execution reports and quality metrics.
Participate in defect triage meetings and release readiness reviews.
Agile & Quality Processes
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including:
oSprint Planning
oDaily Stand-ups
oSprint Reviews
oRetrospectives
Estimate testing effort and identify project risks.
Ensure adherence to QA processes standards and best practices.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the QA organization.
Ownership & Accountability
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Take complete ownership of assigned testing activities and deliverables.
Drive quality initiatives across the software development lifecycle.
Proactively identify testing risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality releases.

Required Technical Skills
Manual Testing
Functional Testing
System Testing
Integration Testing
Regression Testing
End-to-End Testing
Defect Lifecycle Management
Database Testing
SQL Queries
Complex Joins
Stored Procedures
Functions and Views
Data Validation
Data Integrity Testing
Security Testing
OWASP Top 10 Concepts
Vulnerability Identification
Authentication & Authorization Testing
Security Validation Techniques
Secure Testing Practices
Automation Testing
C#
Selenium WebDriver
Test Automation Framework Development
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Automation Script Maintenance and Execution
Tools & Methodologies
Azure DevOps
Agile/Scrum
Test Planning & Reporting
Defect Tracking and Management

Desired Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should:
Possess 4-8 years of hands-on QA experience.
Be capable of functioning as an Independent Contributor.
Have strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate expertise in Manual Testing SQL Security Testing and Automation Testing.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Have a quality-driven mindset with strong attention to detail.
Effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced Agile environment.
Demonstrate accountability ownership and commitment to delivering quality software.

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)
API Testing (Postman REST APIs)
CI/CD Pipeline Exposure
Performance Testing Awareness
Basic Cloud Testing Knowledge
Security Scanning Tools Exposure
Test Automation Framework Design Experience