QA Automation Lead (SDET)
D.B. Group22 days ago
Bengaluru, IndiaStaff+
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain synchronous and asynchronous API automation frameworks and test suites using Java, Serenity, Rest Assured, Cucumber BDD, or comparable frameworks.
- Validate complex JSON payloads using POJO classes and DTOs for data modeling.
- Write and execute complex SQL queries and joins for database validation, data integrity, consistency, and schema-change testing.
- Perform integration testing with Pact, performance testing with Locust and JMeter, and UI automation with Cypress and Playwright.
- Build and maintain test stubs and mock services to support parallel development and testing.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and use Git and GitHub/GitHub Actions for source control and collaboration.
- Create test plans, manage defect lifecycles, track quality metrics, and prepare test summary reports.
- Coordinate UAT cycles, gather stakeholder feedback, and align testing scope with business requirements.
- Prioritize testing tasks and defects in JIRA, participate in agile ceremonies, and communicate testing progress during client calls.
- Lead client and stakeholder discussions and clearly communicate technical issues.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience as an SDET.
- Expert proficiency in Java and in-depth knowledge of REST APIs, JSON validation, POJO classes, and DTOs.
- Hands-on experience with Cypress and Playwright for UI automation and JMeter and Locust for performance testing.
- Strong expertise writing complex SQL queries.
- Experience designing and maintaining test stubs and mock services.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins or GitLab CI, Git, and GitHub/GitHub Actions.
- Proven experience in test planning, defect reporting, test reporting, UAT management, and coordination with business stakeholders.
- Proficiency in JIRA for issue tracking and project management.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead client calls and explain technical issues clearly.
- Knowledge of UI automation frameworks such as Selenium or Cypress is preferred.
- Knowledge of unit testing concepts and integration of unit tests into QA strategies is preferred.
- DevOps, monitoring, and SDLC knowledge is preferred.
- Ability to use AI tools to improve productivity and workflows while applying responsible judgment to data and AI outputs.
Benefits
- Best-in-class leave policy.
- Gender-neutral parental leave.
- 100% reimbursement under the gender-neutral childcare assistance benefit.
- Sponsorship for industry-relevant certifications and education.
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members.
- Comprehensive hospitalization insurance for employees and dependents.
- Accident and term life insurance.
- Complementary health screening for employees aged 35 and above.
- Training and development, coaching, expert support, and a culture of continuous learning.
- Flexible benefits that can be tailored to individual needs.
- Location: Bangalore, India.
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About D.B. Group
D.B. Group is an Italian freight forwarder and logistics provider offering air, ocean, road, and rail transport, customs brokerage, and supply chain management for global shippers. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Montebelluna, Veneto, it is privately held and operates through 79 subsidiaries with a worldwide partner network. The company delivers end-to-end forwarding and integrated logistics services, from consolidation and warehousing to door-to-door deliveries and trade compliance.