Job Title: Test Automation Specialist

Job Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

Worksite: Onsite [100%]

About WCT:

WaferWire Technology Solutions (WCT) specializes in delivering comprehensive Cloud, Data and AI solutions through Microsoft's technology stack. Our services include Strategic Consulting, Data/AI Estate Modernization, and Cloud Adoption Strategy. We excel in Solution Design encompassing Application, Data, and AI Modernization, as well as Infrastructure Planning and Migrations. Our Operational Readiness services ensure seamless DevOps, ML Ops, AI Ops, and Sec Ops implementation. We focus on Implementation and Deployment of modern applications, continuous Performance Optimization, and future-ready innovations in AI, ML, and security enhancements. Delivering from Redmond-WA, USA, Guadalajara, Mexico and Hyderabad, India, our scalable solutions cater precisely to diverse business requirements and multiple time zones (US time zone alignment).

About Role/Project:

This position is responsible for software testing of various software products to ensure that high-quality products are delivered to end customers. The role includes executing test strategies, analyzing results, and contributing to process improvements. Additionally, the position may act as a Test Lead on projects, coordinating testing activities and ensuring timely delivery.

Responsibilities:

Software Testing & Quality Assurance

Conduct software testing on applications.
Perform system-level testing on software and hardware systems, independently or in a team environment.
Follow standard configuration management practices.
Utilize defect tracking tools and monitor QA metrics such as defect densities and open defect counts.
Implement test processes, including writing test plans, test cases, procedures, and scripts, and analyzing test results.
Participate in the development and implementation of structured testing methodologies and automated testing tools.
Identify areas where software quality policies and procedures need improvement or development.
Resolve and provide solutions to internal and external customer-related issues.

Leadership & Coordination (When Acting as Test Lead)

Serve as Software Test Lead for programs or projects.
Manage, coordinate, and communicate software testing activities, schedules, deliverables, and status reports to Project Managers and upper management.
Attend software planning meetings and project core team meetings from initial planning through development phases.

Collaboration & Communication

Promote effective communication between Software Engineering and other functional teams.
Work closely with software developers to assist with issue resolution.
Attend project core team meetings.

Documentation & Delivery

Create, maintain, and update Software Verification Plans (SVP) using Use Cases (UC) and Software Requirement Specifications (SRS).
Ensure release of high-quality software on time and within budget.
Recommend and implement improvements in software testing processes.
Manage conflicts and issues effectively, escalating when necessary.

Required Qualifications:

2–5 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
High level of computer literacy.

Competencies & Abilities

Excellent relationship management skills.
Experience with Windows-based operating systems and PCs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while managing multiple priorities.
Strong organizational, communication, and testing skills.
Ability to create and maintain automation frameworks for mobile applications.
Strong mobile automation testing experience using C# and Appium.
Hands-on experience in automation testing for Android and/or iOS mobile applications.
Experience working with Selenium C# automation frameworks (where applicable for hybrid/web components).
Good to have exposure to Playwright automation with C#.
Experience identifying mobile elements using Appium Inspector, UI Automator, Test IDs, XPath, and mobile locators.
Strong understanding of mobile testing strategies including smoke testing, sanity testing, regression testing, and compatibility testing.

Equal Employment Opportunity Declaration:

WCT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.