SENIOR TEST ENGINEER

• **Experience:** 8\+ Years

• *Domain:** Airline / Travel Technology

• *Technology:** TPF (zTPF), Java, API \& Web Applications

• *Employment Type:** Full\-Time
• **Position Overview**
• We are seeking an experienced **Automation QA Lead** to drive quality engineering and test automation initiatives for mission\-critical **Airline Check\-In and Departure Control applications** developed using **TPF and Java technologies**. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in test automation, API testing, integration testing, and quality assurance processes within large\-scale enterprise applications.
• The role requires hands\-on leadership in designing automation frameworks, improving test coverage, integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring high\-quality releases for customer\-facing airline systems.
• **Key Responsibilities**
• **Test Automation Leadership**
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable automation frameworks for web, API, integration, and regression testing.
• Define automation strategies and best practices across projects and teams.
• Increase automation coverage and reduce manual testing efforts through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review automation scripts and ensure adherence to coding and quality standards.
• Mentor QA engineers and provide technical guidance on automation tools and frameworks.
• **Functional \& Integration Testing**
• Lead testing efforts for airline operational functions including:

+ Passenger Check\-In

+ Web Check\-In

+ Mobile Check\-In

+ Airport Kiosk Check\-In

+ Boarding

+ Seat Assignment

+ Departure Control Processes

+ Ancillary Services

+ Flight Operations Integration

• Validate end\-to\-end business workflows across TPF and Java\-based systems.
• Ensure seamless integration between host systems, middleware, APIs, and downstream applications.
• Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and developers to understand requirements and design effective test scenarios.
• **TPF \& Java Application Testing**
• Support testing of TPF\-based transaction processing applications and Java\-based distributed systems.
• Validate interfaces, data flows, and transaction processing across multiple applications.
• Perform backend validation and data verification across integrated platforms.
• Identify defects early and work closely with development teams for resolution.
• **API \& Microservices Testing**
• Design and execute API automation using industry\-standard tools.
• Validate REST and SOAP services for functionality, performance, security, and reliability.
• Ensure proper testing of microservices\-based architectures and system integrations.
• Develop reusable automation components for API validation.
• **CI/CD \& DevOps Integration**
• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement automated regression testing as part of release validation.
• Support release readiness activities and deployment verification testing.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve test execution efficiency and quality gates.
• **Quality Governance \& Reporting**
• Define test strategies, test plans, and quality metrics.
• Monitor defect trends and provide risk assessments to project stakeholders.
• Track automation KPIs and quality benchmarks.
• Provide regular status updates, test reports, and quality dashboards to leadership teams.
• **Non\-Functional Testing Support**
• Collaborate with performance testing teams for:

+ Load Testing

+ Stress Testing

+ Performance Validation

+ Scalability Testing

• Support production validation and release verification activities.
• **Required Qualifications**
• Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8\+ years of experience in Software Testing and Quality Assurance.
• 3\+ years of experience leading Automation QA teams.
• Strong experience testing enterprise\-scale Java applications.
• Experience working with TPF/zTPF\-based applications or other high\-volume transaction processing systems.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC).
• Experience working in Agile and DevOps delivery environments.
• Proven experience in test planning, defect management, and release quality assurance.
• **Technical Skills**
• **Automation Testing**
• Selenium WebDriver
• Playwright
• Cypress
• TestNG
• Cucumber BDD
• Karate Framework
• **API Testing**
• REST Assured
• Postman
• SoapUI / ReadyAPI
• API Automation Frameworks
• **Programming \& Development**
• Java
• Spring Boot
• SQL
• JavaScript
• Shell Scripting
• **DevOps \& CI/CD**
• Jenkins
• GitHub Actions
• GitLab CI/CD
• Azure DevOps
• Maven
• Gradle
• Git
• **Test Management**
• Jira
• Zephyr
• Xray
• ALM / Quality Center
• **TPF \& Airline Systems (Preferred)**
• IBM TPF / zTPF
• Sabre Airline Solutions
• Passenger Service Systems (PSS)
• Departure Control Systems (DCS)
• Airline Reservation Systems
• Check\-In Applications
• **Preferred Qualifications**
• Experience in Airline, Travel, or Transportation domains.
• Working knowledge of passenger processing and airport operations.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerized applications.
• ISTQB Certification or equivalent QA certification.
• Experience with AI\-assisted testing and intelligent automation tools.
• **Key Competencies**
• Automation Framework Design
• Test Strategy \& Planning
• API \& Integration Testing
• Test Leadership
• Defect Management
• CI/CD Testing Integration
• Quality Metrics \& Reporting
• Risk Assessment
• Stakeholder Communication
• Team Mentoring
• **Ideal Candidate Profile**
• The ideal candidate is a highly motivated **Automation QA Lead** with strong expertise in **Java\-based test automation**, API and integration testing, and experience supporting **airline check\-in and departure control applications**. The candidate should be capable of leading automation initiatives, improving release quality, mentoring QA teams, and ensuring reliable operation of business\-critical systems built on **TPF and Java platforms**

Skills Required

Automation Testing

Location

Bangalore

Desirable Skills

Selenium Webdriver,Java,JENKINS,Rest Assured,GitHub Actions

Designation

SENIOR ENGINEER