Automation quality engineer retail client

Job Role: Automation Quality Engineer Level 3 (Retail client exp mandatory)

• API Testing: Deep experience with API functionality and data integrity testing
• Karate: Proficient in using Karate for service and integration testing
• Test Data management: Strong understanding of data-driven testing
• Performance Testing: Hands-on with performance testing tools and methodologies
• Test Automation & Frameworks: Skilled in BDD, CI/CD integration, and cross-platform automation
• Service Virtualization & Cloud Testing: Experience with virtual services and cloud-native test environments.
  
  

• 6+ years of experience in quality engineering with increasing responsibility
• Proven leadership in testing strategy across multiple teams or large organizations
• Proficiency in modern QA tools and frameworks (Karate, Selenium, REST APIs, JMeter, etc.)
• Experience in Agile/DevOps environments and test automation in CI/CD pipelines
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
  
  

• Lead Quality Engineering Strategy:
• Design, implement, and champion best-in-class testing frameworks across teams, focusing on functional and performance testing for critical retail applications.
• Drive Test Automation & Modern Practices:
• Leverage expertise in Karate/BDD, Selenium and API testing to build intelligent, scalable, and maintainable test automation frameworks.
• Cross-Team Collaboration:
• Act as a key quality advocate across multiple engineering squads, working closely with Account Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to align goals and timelines.
• System Modernization:
• Contribute to the transformation of legacy systems into modern, customer-facing applications, improving the way customers shop, and associates serve.
• Performance & Production Quality:
• Implement robust performance testing and production validation strategies to ensure consistent, high-quality experiences in live environments.
• Mentorship & Leadership:
• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement. Mentor junior QA engineers and lead by example in testing strategy, execution, and delivery.