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Test Engineers

Blue Pearl

Anywhere

Employee count:11-50

This is a remote position.

Job Overview:

We are seeking four experienced Test Engineers to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in manual and automation testing, expertise in Java-based test automation frameworks, and experience working in Agile development environments. This role requires active collaboration with development, DevOps, and business teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in sprint planning, providing story point estimates and contributing to Agile ceremonies.

  • Design, create, and execute complex test cases manually while adhering to test strategies and plans.

  • Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot test automation suites using industry-standard tools and frameworks.

  • Perform root cause analysis for production incidents and collaborate with teams for defect resolution.

  • Design and develop automation test scripts following best practices and existing automation frameworks.

  • Conduct code reviews of test scripts before merging into the version control system.

  • Work with DevOps teams to define and enhance test execution pipelines for continuous integration (CI/CD).

  • Communicate testing activities, findings, and project risks effectively in oral and written formats.

  • Develop and manually execute REST APIs or SOAP APIs, automating them within the existing framework.

  • Participate in user story reviews, system architecture evaluations, and code/design document reviews.

  • Potentially contribute to the development of test automation frameworks under guidance from Test Automation Leads and Architects.



Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a STEM-related field.

  • Experience: 10+ years of experience in Manual and Automation Testing.

  • Strong expertise in software testing, test automation, and scripting.

  • Hands-on experience with technologies/tools including:

    • Programming Languages: Java, Python, or JavaScript.

    • Test Automation Tools: Selenium, WebDriver, TestNG, JUnit, Maven, Ant.

    • Development Tools: Eclipse, IntelliJ, Git, Jenkins.

    • API Testing Tools: Postman, SOAP UI.

    • Testing Methodologies: Data Driven Testing, Keyword Driven Testing, Behavior Driven Testing.

    • Web Services Testing: REST, SOAP.

  • Proven ability to work independently and ensure quality delivery throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

  • Experience in defining test execution pipelines for CI/CD integration.

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate testing activities, findings, and risks.



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About the job

Apply before:

May 26, 2025

Posted on:

Mar 28, 2025

Job type:

Contractor

Experience level:

Entry-level
Mid-level

Location requirements:

Skills:

Manual TestingAutomation TestingJavaPythonJavaScriptSeleniumSelenium WebdriverTestNGJunitMavenAntEclipseIntelliJGitJenkinsRESTSOAPPostmanRoot Cause

About the company

Blue Pearl logoBl

Blue Pearl

Company size:

11-50

Founded in:

2011

Chief executive officer:

Saireshan Govender

Markets:

Cloud ComputingICT ResourcingData AnalyticsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityIT ConsultingDigital TransformationTechnology ServicesOperational Efficiency SolutionsStrategic Growth Solutions
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