Product QA Developer, Principal (India)

Product QA Developer, Principal Experience: Not Available to Not Available years Location: Bangalore, India Skills: quality engineering, manual testing, automated testing, performance testing, non-functional testing, AI-enabled development methodologies, test automation frameworks, DevOps practices, cloud platforms, Azure, AWS, CI/CD pipeline implementation, AI, machine learning, WebDriverIO, Playwright, API testing, Postman, K6, performance testing methodologies, scalability testing, reliability testing, security testing, Shift-Left principles, risk-based testing, AI-assisted quality practices Duties & Responsibilities Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in quality engineering practices, including manual and automated testing, performance testing, non-functional testing, and AI-enabled development methodologies. Lead the design, development, and maintenance of application-agnostic UI and API test automation frameworks, ensuring a high standard of quality, scalability, and maintainability. This includes developing tools and solutions that help the Product Development organization improve quality and accelerate delivery. Define and implement testing, simulation, and evaluation strategies; identify and resolve automation framework challenges; and drive initiatives to reduce manual and automated regression testing efforts through AI-driven approaches and intelligent automation. Champion innovation in quality engineering through the adoption of AI-assisted testing, predictive quality analytics, telemetry-driven testing, and intelligent automation solutions. Actively participate in architecture, design, and requirements reviews, providing quality-focused recommendations and guidance. Function as an SME across multiple technologies, tools, and AI-enabled solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements definition through delivery, in alignment with Shift-Left principles. Analyze product quality trends, identify high-risk or high-change areas (hotspots), and develop strategic quality assurance solutions that proactively mitigate risks and improve overall product quality. Mentor and coach engineering teams on quality engineering best practices, modern testing approaches, AI-enabled quality solutions, and emerging technologies that enhance productivity and accelerate delivery. Provide continuous feedback on product quality, partner closely with development teams to resolve quality issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across QA processes, frameworks, tools, and methodologies. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 10+ years of experience in quality engineering, with a strong track record of ensuring product quality through both manual and automated testing. Proven expertise in designing and building test automation frameworks, developing quality engineering tools, integrating AI-driven capabilities, and leveraging database technologies. Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), QA infrastructure management, and CI/CD pipeline implementation. Experience leveraging AI and machine learning technologies to enhance quality engineering processes, including intelligent test generation, test optimization, predictive quality analysis, and automation acceleration. Ability to analyze detailed architectural and design specifications, provide constructive feedback, and translate design requirements into effective quality engineering strategies and deliverables. Collaborate with Business Analysts, Product Managers, and Engineering teams to analyze requirements, clarify scope, identify risks, and ensure comprehensive test coverage. Strong hands-on experience with modern test automation technologies such as WebDriverIO, Playwright, or equivalent frameworks for UI automation. Experience with API testing and automation using tools such as Postman, K6, or similar technologies, including the design and implementation of scalable API test frameworks. Hands-on knowledge of performance, scalability, reliability, and security testing methodologies, with the ability to guide and mentor teams in adopting these practices. Participate in code reviews and quality gate processes to ensure adherence to engineering best practices, coding standards, testability requirements, and quality objectives. Quickly develop and apply domain knowledge within the target business segments supported by the software solutions. Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites based on functional and technical design specifications while ensuring robust functional coverage and long-term maintainability. Extensive knowledge of software testing principles, quality engineering methodologies, test design techniques, risk-based testing approaches, and modern testing strategies, including Shift-Left and AI-assisted quality practices. Qualifications 10+ years applicable experience and demonstrated .