Intermediate Automation QA Engineer ( ISTQB and ALM )

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Intermediate Automation Tester to join our QA and Integration team. The ideal candidate will have experience across the full testing lifecycle and a deep understanding of ISTQB-aligned practices, ALM/QC, and various testing methodologies including API and integration testing. You will play a key role in ensuring quality delivery across multiple systems within a fast-paced, regulated environment.

️ Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse business, functional, and technical specifications to develop test plans and test cases.

• Design and execute positive and negative test cases, including modular, integration, volume, regression, and user acceptance tests.

• Create and maintain test data sets (e.g., profiles, batch files).

• Track and record test execution results; manage and prioritise defect logs.

• Conduct defect triage meetings with business and technical stakeholders.

• Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

• Maintain and update the Build Test Matrix based on new functionality or scope changes.

• Perform deployment/build testing and post-deployment live testing.

• Support cross-business unit integrated testing within the Group.

• Document and manage integration test plans, cases, logs, and follow sign-off procedures.

• Recommend scope for performance testing and interpret LoadRunner results.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in integration and QA testing roles.

• IT Diploma or Degree in a relevant field.

• Professional certifications strongly preferred:

  • ISTQB (mandatory)

  • XML, IAT, DOD II, OSCP, CEH, CISA, CISSP (advantageous)

Technical Skills & Tools:

• ALM/QC (Application Lifecycle Management / Quality Center) - Mandatory 

• LoadRunner

• JIRA

• API Testing with Postman

• Knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)

• Understanding of relational databases and data validation

• Familiarity with integration frameworks and test automation tools

Soft Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

• Highly detail-oriented with a methodical approach to testing

• Capable of managing defects and coordinating cross-functional teams

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to DevOps CI/CD environments

• Scripting skills for test automation

• Experience working in large enterprise environments