Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Role : Software QA EngineerExperience: 8 to 12 yearsMandatory - playwright and PythonLocation: Bangalore (JP Nagar 2nd Phase)About the Role:We are seeking a detail-oriented Software QA Engineer to join our distributed quality engineering team on a contract basis. Working remotely as part of our offshore team, you will ensure the quality of our web and mobile applications through a blend of manual and automated testing across UI, API, and AI-driven features. You will collaborate daily with onshore developers, product managers, and QA leads, so strong communication and the ability to work independently are essential.Key Responsibilities:- Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for UI and API functionality across web and mobile platforms- Build, maintain, and enhance automated test suites for regression, smoke, and end-to-end testing- Perform API testing (functional, integration, contract, and performance) using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar- Develop and maintain UI automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress- Test AI/ML-powered features, including validating model outputs, prompt behaviors, response accuracy, and edge cases for LLM-based functionality- Leverage AI-assisted testing tools to improve test coverage, generate test data, and accelerate test creation- Identify, document, and track defects through resolution using tools like Jira, with clear written reproduction steps- Provide daily status updates and participate in remote standups, sprint ceremonies, and handoffs with the onshore team- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated tests (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)- Analyze test results, report on quality metrics, and proactively flag risks to onshore stakeholdersRequired Skills & Qualifications:- 812 years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance- Strong experience in UI testing both manual exploratory testing and automation (Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress)- Solid experience in API testing REST/GraphQL, using Postman, REST Assured, Karate, or similar tools- Proven experience building or contributing to test automation frameworks in at least one programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript)- Exposure to AI testing validating AI/ML or LLM-based features, understanding of non-deterministic testing challenges, or experience with AI-assisted QA tools- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git)- Understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills- Proven ability to work independently in a remote, distributed team with minimal supervision- Prior experience working with offshore/onshore delivery models or international clientsWork Arrangement & Requirements:- Time zone overlap: Minimum 34 hours of daily overlap with US Central Time (CST/CDT) for standups, handoffs, and collaboration- Availability: Full-time dedicated engagement (40 hours/week); no concurrent client commitments during contracted hours- Equipment & connectivity: Reliable high-speed internet, own workstation meeting security requirements, and a quiet workspace for video calls- Security & compliance: Willingness to sign an NDA, comply with client data security policies, and use company-approved tools (VPN, VDI, access controls) for all work- Communication tools: Proficiency with Slack/Teams, Zoom/Google Meet, Jira, and Confluence for async and real-time collaborationNice to Have:- Experience with ETL/data pipeline testing validating data extraction, transformation, and loading processes, data quality checks, and source-to-target reconciliation- Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, k6, Gatling)- Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)- Experience testing prompt-based systems, chatbots, or generative AI applications- Familiarity with test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr, Xray)- ISTQB or equivalent QA certification- Basic SQL skills for database validation (ref:hirist.tech)