Core Technical Skills Automation Tools: Proficiency in tools like Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, or similar. Programming Languages: Strong coding skills in Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#. Frameworks: Experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks. CI/CD Integration: Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar tools. API Testing: Experience with RESTful and GraphQL API testing using tools like Postman or RestAssured. Database Testing: Ability to write and execute SQL queries for data validation. Testing Expertise Manual & Automated Testing: Strong background in both manual and automated testing practices. Test Strategy & Planning: Ability to design comprehensive test plans and strategies. Regression, Integration, and System Testing: Experience executing and maintaining these test types. Performance & Security Testing: Familiarity with tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or OWASP tools is a plus. Soft Skills & Experience Experience Level: Typically 5+ years in QA roles, with at least 2-3 years in automation. Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Collaboration: Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with developers, product managers, and other QA engineers. Mentorship: Ability to mentor junior QA engineers and lead quality initiatives.
