Tech Lead -Quality Assurance Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer with 8+ years of experience in designing and implementing end-to-end automation solutions for web applications and APIs. This role combines strong hands-on technical expertise with a proactive approach to driving quality across all stages of the SDLC. You will partner closely with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable, high-performing software at scale..

Key Responsibilities

Test Automation Design & Development

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for web UI and API testing.
• Create robust automated test suites covering functional, regression, and integration scenarios.
• Build reusable components and libraries to improve test efficiency and maintainabilityBuild reusable libraries and utilities to accelerate test development

Quality Assurance & Execution

• Define test strategies, plans, and estimations for web and API components.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites for regression, functional, and integration testing.
• Participate in grooming sessions to review requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Perform root cause analysis of defects and drive resolution in collaboration with development teams.
• Analyse and investigate product complaints or reported quality issues to ensure closure in accordance with company guidelines and external regulatory requirements

Continuous Integration & Delivery

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Ensure tests run consistently as part of build and deployment workflows.
• Analyze execution reports, triage failures, and maintain test stability.
• Prepares reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing data; and making recommendations
• Monitor risk-management procedures, and maintain and analyse problem logs to identify and report recurring issues in product development

Manual & Exploratory Testing

• Conduct exploratory and targeted manual testing where automation is not feasible.
• Validate edge cases and user experience across browsers and devices.

Mentorship & Best Practices

• Guide junior engineers in automation, coding standards, and testing methodologies.
• Champion a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar field or equivalent work experience.
• Good knowledge of functional testing techniques

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in software quality engineering.
• Strong background in web automation and API testing.
• Proven track record of designing and maintaining large-scale automated test suites.

• 8+ years of professional experience in ensuring quality of web/mobile applications utilizing modern development tools, frameworks, and best practices.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in at least one web automation framework, such as:
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Cypress
  • Playwright
  • TestCafe
• Hands-on experience in API automation testing using tools like:
  • REST Assured
  • Postman with Newman
  • Karate
• Strong programming/scripting skills in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or C#.
• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling).
• Experience with version control (Git) and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to perform automated API/security testing.

• Sound knowledge of database and query languages
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of JIRA including test case management, execution, defect logging, monitoring etc.

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of cloud infrastructures like AWS, Azure, Docker etc.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow).
• Exposure to security and accessibility testing.
• STQB or equivalent testing certifications.

About Our Company
Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 125 years. We are a U.S. based financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence. The firm’s focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection. Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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