Job Description
Job Title
QA Engineer - II (Hybrid)
Job Description
For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best in class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.
Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students’ lives.
The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.
QA automation is a key component of Kaplan's ability to quickly launch high-quality, innovative education products to our students. As an integral member of a cross-functional Agile team, you will use industry-standard tools and frameworks to conduct functional and performance testing on web applications, mobile applications, and APIs.
Primary Responsibilities
• Develop automated test scripts that are robust, performant, and maintainable using Selenium WebDriver, Protractor, or other frameworks
• Work closely with developers, designers, and CloudOps to meet team commitments
• Work with the QA Lead to improve software development and quality assurance processes
• Ensure that applications and APIs developed by the team are reliable and meet users' needs
• Work with Performance test experts and make sure platform is scalable and reliable.
• Provide the product owner with information they need to prioritize features (e.g., effort estimates, alternatives, technical risk)
• Manage the timeline and status of the software release process
• Work closely with developers to learn implementation details about product feature and perform releases
• Provide production support of software products by investigating and recreating reported defects
• Give timely, helpful feedback to peers and managers.
• Make decisions on technical tradeoffs by looking at tactical and strategic perspectives.
• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office
• 30-day notification period preferred
Minimum Qualifications
• BS/MS in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering)
• 4+ years experience in software testing and quality assurance
• Experience with the entire software lifecycle - requirements capture, analysis, design, implementation, quality assurance, deployment, and maintenance
• Experience with automated testing frameworks, such as Selenium WebDriver / Protractor
• Experience with API testing and performance testing with tools such as JMeter or Soasta
• Average knowledge on technologies such as HTML, CSS, Java, JavaScript.
• Basic expertise in Accessibility and Performance Testing
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services a plus
• Experience working on Agile teams that release at least every two weeks
• Familiarity with standard web and mobile architectures, both hardware and software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Be motivated to meet commitments and deliver the highest value possible
Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services a plus
• Basic expertise in Accessibility and Performance Testing
Location
Bangalore, KA, India
Additional Locations
Employee Type
Employee
Job Functional Area
Quality Assurance
Business Unit
000+2 Kaplan Health
Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or$31,200 per year for full-time positions. Compensation for specific positions are based on job level, skills, years of experience, and education, among other factors. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission eligible. Information regarding benefits can be found here.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Diversity inspires innovation and growth in the Kaplan community. Kaplan strives to be a model employer for inclusiveness. Not only does Kaplan value its employees for their professionalism and skills, but also for the unique viewpoints they bring to the Organization. Kaplan's employees bring diverse perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds that give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and exceeding our students' needs in today's global market. Learn more about our culture
QA Engineer - II (Hybrid)
Job Description
For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best in class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.
Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students’ lives.
The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.
QA automation is a key component of Kaplan's ability to quickly launch high-quality, innovative education products to our students. As an integral member of a cross-functional Agile team, you will use industry-standard tools and frameworks to conduct functional and performance testing on web applications, mobile applications, and APIs.
Primary Responsibilities
• Develop automated test scripts that are robust, performant, and maintainable using Selenium WebDriver, Protractor, or other frameworks
• Work closely with developers, designers, and CloudOps to meet team commitments
• Work with the QA Lead to improve software development and quality assurance processes
• Ensure that applications and APIs developed by the team are reliable and meet users' needs
• Work with Performance test experts and make sure platform is scalable and reliable.
• Provide the product owner with information they need to prioritize features (e.g., effort estimates, alternatives, technical risk)
• Manage the timeline and status of the software release process
• Work closely with developers to learn implementation details about product feature and perform releases
• Provide production support of software products by investigating and recreating reported defects
• Give timely, helpful feedback to peers and managers.
• Make decisions on technical tradeoffs by looking at tactical and strategic perspectives.
• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office
• 30-day notification period preferred
Minimum Qualifications
• BS/MS in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering)
• 4+ years experience in software testing and quality assurance
• Experience with the entire software lifecycle - requirements capture, analysis, design, implementation, quality assurance, deployment, and maintenance
• Experience with automated testing frameworks, such as Selenium WebDriver / Protractor
• Experience with API testing and performance testing with tools such as JMeter or Soasta
• Average knowledge on technologies such as HTML, CSS, Java, JavaScript.
• Basic expertise in Accessibility and Performance Testing
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services a plus
• Experience working on Agile teams that release at least every two weeks
• Familiarity with standard web and mobile architectures, both hardware and software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Be motivated to meet commitments and deliver the highest value possible
Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services a plus
• Basic expertise in Accessibility and Performance Testing
Location
Bangalore, KA, India
Additional Locations
Employee Type
Employee
Job Functional Area
Quality Assurance
Business Unit
000+2 Kaplan Health
Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or$31,200 per year for full-time positions. Compensation for specific positions are based on job level, skills, years of experience, and education, among other factors. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission eligible. Information regarding benefits can be found here.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Diversity inspires innovation and growth in the Kaplan community. Kaplan strives to be a model employer for inclusiveness. Not only does Kaplan value its employees for their professionalism and skills, but also for the unique viewpoints they bring to the Organization. Kaplan's employees bring diverse perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds that give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and exceeding our students' needs in today's global market. Learn more about our culture
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The QA Engineer | II |Hybrid position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Chennai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.