Quality Engineer

Informa Group .

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Taylor & Francis is seeking a highly motivated Quality Engineer with strong expertise in automation and modern Quality Engineering practices. The role involves hands-on testing across UI, API, backend, and performance areas, building scalable automation solutions, driving quality throughout the software development lifecycle, and using AI-powered tools to improve software quality and delivery. The Quality Engineer will build and scale automated test suites with Playwright and TypeScript, advocate for quality early in development, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and coach engineers on quality practices. The role also includes validating APIs and backend services, supporting continuous integration and delivery, investigating defects and production issues, and improving automation coverage and engineering practices. The position follows a balanced working model. Candidates must have the right to work and live in India and live within commuting distance of the Bengaluru office. Employees are expected to work in person at least three days per week, with flexibility to work from home or remotely at other times.

Requirements

3–4 years of experience in Quality Engineering, with strong expertise in test automation.
Strong hands-on experience with Playwright using TypeScript or JavaScript.
Experience designing and maintaining scalable automation frameworks.
Strong experience in API automation, including REST APIs, Postman, and API testing frameworks.
Experience in backend testing, including SQL, databases, log validation, and microservices.
Hands-on performance testing experience using JMeter or BlazeMeter.
Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and working with git-based collaborative development workflows.
Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile/Scrum, and modern Quality Engineering practices.
Strong understanding of functional, integration, regression, system, and end-to-end testing.
Experience with test strategy, risk-based testing, test planning, and quality metrics.
Experience in defect management, root cause analysis, and release quality validation.
Knowledge of test data management, environment management, and quality governance.
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience using AI-assisted testing tools to improve test design, automation development, execution, and maintenance.
Passion for automation, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement.
Belief that quality is a shared team responsibility, rather than only a final release gate.
Ability to identify risks early and drive preventive quality practices.
Ability to learn quickly and enthusiasm for emerging technologies and AI-powered engineering solutions.
Ability to mentor and coach team members and foster a culture of quality.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.
Self-driven, proactive, and capable of working in a fast-paced Agile environment.
Must have the right to work and live in India.
Must live within a commutable distance of the Bengaluru office to attend in person at least three days per week.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
Exposure to AWS cloud platforms.
Experience testing microservices-based and distributed architectures.
Exposure to contract testing or service virtualization tools, such as Specmatic, Pact, or WireMock.
Knowledge of Accessibility (WCAG) and security testing.
Experience with monitoring and observability tools.
Experience working on enterprise SaaS or publishing/content management platforms.
ISTQB Certification.
Playwright Certification.
AWS Fundamentals Certification.
Performance Testing Certification.
Experience with AI-driven Quality Engineering practices.
Experience with Claude Code is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reusable automation frameworks using Playwright with TypeScript or JavaScript.
Develop, execute, and maintain automated tests for UI, API, backend, integration, regression, system, and end-to-end testing.
Advocate for quality throughout the software lifecycle, from ideation to delivery.
Partner with Developers, Product Managers, and Business Analysts to identify risks early, establish mitigation strategies, and help ensure the right product is built correctly.
Participate in requirements analysis, test strategy, test planning, risk assessment, test estimation, and release validation.
Validate REST APIs, backend services, databases, and microservices through automated and manual testing.
Perform performance and load testing using JMeter or BlazeMeter, analyze bottlenecks, and recommend performance improvements.
Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, with quality gates, automated reporting, and continuous feedback.
Perform backend validation using SQL, database queries, log analysis, and data verification.
Manage test environments and test data to support reliable, repeatable test execution.
Perform defect analysis and root cause analysis, and support production issue investigations.
Use AI-powered engineering tools, such as Claude, to accelerate test design, automation development, defect analysis, and framework maintenance.
Continuously improve automation coverage, framework stability, execution efficiency, and engineering practices.
Foster shared quality ownership within the team.
Mentor junior Quality Engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus.
24 days of annual leave.
Four volunteering days annually.
Day off for your birthday.
Pension contributions.
Medical insurance for the employee and dependants.
Life cover and personal accident cover for the employee.
Seasonal social and charitable events.
Training and development.
Tools and equipment for remote working.
Flexible working and support to work from home or remotely when not working in person.