Software Quality Engineer I (Automation Testing)

WHO WE ARE:

Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying selling and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values: be bold team up deliver value and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration serves 100 carrier clients 2500 distributors and partners and over 2 million policyholders.

WHO YOU ARE:
As an SQE1 Automation Engineer you will contribute to building and executing automatedtests that enhance product quality across web and API platforms. You will support thedevelopment of scalable maintainable automation scripts and collaborate closely withdevelopers senior automation engineers and QA leads. Your work will focus on strengtheningautomation coverage improving execution efficiency and ensuring fast reliable feedbackduring development cycles. A passion for learning new tools automation concepts and qualityengineering practices is key to succeeding in this role.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Develop basic to intermediate automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver
  (Java) or Robot Framework (Python) under guidance.
• Create modular reusable and maintainable test scripts aligned with sprint
  deliverables.
• Automate Web UI and API test cases using tools like Postman or REST-Assured.
• Execute automated test suites and analyze results to identify failures and defects.
• Integrate test scripts into CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Maintain and troubleshoot automated pipelines with support from senior team
  members.
• Work with QA and development teams to understand requirements acceptance
  criteria and testing needs.
• Assist in basic performance testing using tools like JMeter or Gatling.
• Use JIRA for defect logging tracking and communication.
• Work with TestRail to map automation scripts to test cases and maintain traceability.
• Participate in functional regression and smoke testing for assigned modules.
• Gain exposure to cloud-based test execution platforms such as BrowserStack orSelenium Grid.
• Learn basics of containerized execution using Docker.
• Refactor test scripts for readability and maintainability.
• Support automation coverage expansion across products and features.
• Stay updated with trends in automation tools and best practices.

WHAT YOULL NEED

• 35 years of experience in software testing with at least 3 years of experience inbuilding and scaling test automation frameworks for large complex systems.
• Hands-on practice with at least one automation framework (Selenium RobotFramework etc.).
• Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts and version control (Git).
• Strong foundational programming skills in Java or Python.
• Understanding of REST APIs and experience testing them using Postman/REST-Assured.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS) or containerization (Docker) is a plus.
• Good understanding of SQL for validation of backend data.
• Exposure to tools like TestRail (or similar) for test case management.
• Experience with JIRA for defect tracking.
• Basic knowledge of performance tools like JMeter is desirable.
• BE/BTech or equivalent degree from a recognized institution.

Preferred/Optional Skills:
- Certifications such as ISTQB Foundation or equivalent.
- Exposure to insurance domain (added advantage).
- Interest or basic knowledge in AI/ML-driven testing approaches.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU
At Zinnia you will collaborate with experienced professionals dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies and insights to transform how insurance is done. Youll gain hands-onindustry experience grow your technical automation skills and contribute to real-worldlarge-scale systems. Visit our website at for more information. Apply bycompleting the online application on the careers section of our is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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