Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Azure QA Engineer with 8+ years of experience in cloud-based test automation, API testing, performance testing, and security testing.

The ideal candidate should have expertise in Azure services, Python testing frameworks, CI/CD integration, and security testing (SQL Injection, API vulnerabilities, etc.)

Key Responsibilities :

Test Strategy & Planning :

• Define, implement, and maintain test strategies for Azure-based applications and integrations.
• Develop and execute functional, regression, integration, security, and performance testing.
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
  
  

Test Automation & Python Testing :

• Automate test cases using Python-based frameworks (pytest, unittest, Selenium, etc).
• Develop unit, integration, and system tests for Python-based Azure Functions and APIs.
• Implement mocking and stubbing techniques for Azure services in Python test frameworks.
  
  

Azure Cloud & DevOps Testing :

• Validate Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Hub, Event Grid, and APIM.
• Perform automated Azure Storage (Blob, Table, Queue) and Data Lake validation.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Work with Azure Automation and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
• Implement quality gates using SonarQube, and other code analysis tools.
  
  

API & Security Testing :

• Perform API testing for RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Postman, RestAssured, Swagger, or PyTest.
• Conduct penetration testing for SQL Injection, XSS, authentication, and authorization vulnerabilities.
• Validate OAuth, JWT, and API Key-based authentication mechanisms in Azure APIM.
• Ensure data encryption and access control compliance in Azure services.
  
  

Database & Data Testing :

• Conduct SQL query validation, stored procedure testing, and data integrity testing.
• Validate Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and Stream Analytics data processing workflows.
• Perform ETL, data pipeline validation, and schema validation in Azure Data Lake and SQL Server.
  
  

Performance & Load Testing :

• Execute load, stress, and scalability tests using JMeter, k6, Azure Load Testing.
• Identify bottlenecks and optimize performance for Azure Event Hub, Service Bus, and Function Apps.
  
  

Bug Tracking & Reporting :

• Track and report defects using JIRA, Azure Test Plans, or TestRail.
• Provide root cause analysis and defect triaging for cloud-based applications.
• Work with developers to resolve issues and enhance system reliability.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience :

Testing & Automation Expertise :

• 8+ years of experience in manual and automated testing.
• Strong knowledge of Python testing frameworks: pytest, unittest, Selenium.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and test automation integration.
  
  

Azure Cloud & Microservices Testing :

• Experience testing Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Hub, Event Grid, and APIM.
• Proficiency in Azure Storage (Blob, Queue, Table), Data Lake, and Stream Analytics validation.
  
  

Security & API Testing :

• Expertise in SQL Injection, API security testing, authentication, and authorization validation.
• Strong experience with Postman, RestAssured, Swagger, and OAuth/JWT-based security testing.
  
  

Performance & Load Testing :

• Experience using JMeter, k6, Azure Load Testing for load and stress testing.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and optimize cloud applications.
  
  

DevOps & Infrastructure Testing :

• Experience in SonarQube, and other static code analysis tools.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates for infrastructure testing.
  
  

Nice-to-Have Skills :

• Experience in Chaos Engineering and Resiliency Testing for Azure applications.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices testing.
• Knowledge of AI/ML testing in Azure Machine Learning.
  
  

Education & Certifications :

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Azure Certifications (e.g, AZ-400, AZ-204, AZ-104) are a plus.
  
  

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