QA Automation Engineer

BlackCube Labs · India

We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer with strong experience in Python, Pytest, SQL/Database testing, API testing, and Power BI testing. The ideal candidate should have hands‐on experience in developing automation frameworks, validating data and APIs, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of reporting dashboards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Python and Pytest.
• Perform API testing for REST APIs, including functional, integration, regression, and negative testing.
• Validate backend data using SQL queries and database testing techniques.
• Perform data validation and reconciliation between source systems, databases, APIs, and reporting layers.
• Test Power BI dashboards and reports, including data accuracy, filters, calculations, visualizations, and report-level functionality.
• Identify, document, and track defects and work closely with developers to resolve issues.
• Develop and execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end test cases.
• Participate in test planning, execution, and automation framework improvements.
• Collaborate with development, data engineering, and business teams to understand requirements and ensure quality.
• Contribute to improving test coverage and automation efficiency.

Mandatory Skills:

• Python
• Pytest
• API Testing / REST API Testing
• SQL
• Database Testing
• Power BI Testing
• Strong understanding of QA processes, test cases, defect lifecycle, and SDLC/STLC

Nice to Have

• Selenium or Playwright
• Experience with UI automation
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to Git/GitHub
• Experience with data validation or ETL testing
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.