About NIIT

NIIT is a leading Skills and Talent Development Corporation that is building a manpower pool for global industry requirements. The company, which was set up in 1981 to help the nascent IT industry overcome its human resource challenges, today ranks among the world’s leading training companies owing to its vast yet comprehensive array of talent development programs. With a footprint across 40 nations, NIIT offers training and development solutions to Individuals, Enterprises, and Institutions.

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Contract Duration : 6 Months

About the Role
We're looking for a Senior Testing Engineer to lead quality assurance efforts across our software products. You'll design test strategies, build automation frameworks, and work closely with development teams to ensure we ship reliable, high-quality software. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical testing skills with the ability to mentor others and influence engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites (UI, API, integration, and regression)
Define test strategies and test plans for new features and major releases
Perform manual exploratory testing for complex or high-risk areas
Identify, document, and track defects; work with developers to reproduce and resolve issues
Set up and maintain CI/CD test pipelines in collaboration with DevOps
Conduct performance, load, and security testing as needed




Review requirements and design documents to identify testability gaps early
Mentor junior QA engineers and promote testing best practices across teams
Analyze test metrics and coverage to continuously improve quality processes
Collaborate with product managers and developers throughout the SDLC.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in software testing/QA, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity
Strong experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium)
Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar)
Experience with API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, etc.)
Solid understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, and Agile/Scrum practices
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.)
Familiarity with bug tracking and test management tools (Jira, TestRail, Zephyr)
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, k6)
Exposure to containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of database querying (SQL) for backend validation
Experience testing mobile applications
ISTQB or equivalent certification
Prior experience mentoring or leading a QA team

NIIT is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Thanks & Regards
NIIT GS Team

📌 Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (Faridabad)
🏢 Niit
📍 Faridabad