QAD is building a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain.
This role is open only to candidates located in Pune. The selected candidate will be expected to follow a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence 3–4 days a week.
Shift Timings: 12 PM to 9 PM (EMEA hours)
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join QAD. The job will include 70% manual and 30% automation work and gradually will be moved to more of automation in future.
What you will do:
Create Automated Test Suites: Write, execute, and maintain automated test scripts (unit, integration, regression, functional, UI, API) using automation frameworks with a primary focus on Selenium and Python.
Test Strategy & Planning: Participate in the development of comprehensive test plans and strategies, ensuring adequate test coverage for new features and existing functionalities.
Defect Management: Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects and inconsistencies, collaborating with development teams for timely resolution.
Performance & Reliability Testing: Conduct basic performance, load, and stress testing, as well as reliability assessments, to ensure applications meet defined benchmarks.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and other QA engineers, to understand requirements, define test scenarios, and ensure a high-quality product release.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, tools, and methodologies.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a field related to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a similar technical discipline.
Experience: Proven experience of 5+ years in designing, building, and maintaining test automation frameworks and scripts.
Programming & Scripting: Proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used for test automation, such as Python or Java.
Testing Methodologies: Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, principles, and the entire SDLC, particularly within Agile/Scrum environments.
API Testing: Experience with API testing (RESTful/SOAP) and tools like Postman.
Version Control: Familiarity with version control systems (SVN, Git).
Tools:
Automation: Selenium
API Testing: Postman
Performance Testing: JMeter
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
Experience with other test automation frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Playwright).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.
Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.
Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.
An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.
Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set
About QAD:
QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.
QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
