QA Engineer

About Ascendion Ascendion is a leader in AI-powered software engineering, helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with Global 2000 clients across North America, UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI™ (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth. Learn more at ascendion.com Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us: · Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands · Solve complex problems – and learn new skills · Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients · Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience Experience a community of change makers! Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.  Overview: We are looking for a skilled Java SDET to join our QA team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated test frameworks and scripts to ensure the quality and reliability of our applications. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Java, test automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Java and tools like Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, and Cucumber. Design and implement test scripts for UI, API, and backend testing. Work closely with developers, product managers, and QA teams to identify test requirements and edge cases. Perform performance, security, and load testing as needed. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent). Analyze test results, debug issues, and work on test coverage improvements. Maintain test data, test environments, and documentation for automated tests. Advocate for best practices in test automation, TDD, and BDD. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong knowledge of Selenium WebDriver, RestAssured (for API testing), and Cucumber (for BDD testing). Experience with test frameworks like JUnit, TestNG. Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. Hands-on experience with SQL databases and NoSQL (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, etc.). Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or Gatling is a plus. Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus. Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Experience with version control tools like Git. Ability to work in Agile/Scrum environment