Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced

QA Automation Engineer

with hands-on expertise in

Performance Center

for performance testing and a strong foundation in

test design, system testing, and integration testing

. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in validating system performance and ensuring the stability, scalability, and functionality of applications across various test environments.

Key Responsibilities:

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Test Design & Execution:

Develop detailed

test cases, test scripts, and test data

based on business and technical requirements. Perform

system testing

to validate end-to-end functionality across all application modules. Ensure comprehensive test coverage across functional and non-functional scenarios.

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Integration Testing:

Conduct

integration testing

to validate interactions between system components and external interfaces. Collaborate with development and architecture teams to ensure a stable and integrated test environment.

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Performance Testing:

Design and execute

performance tests

using

Micro Focus Performance Center (LoadRunner Enterprise)

. Identify bottlenecks and performance degradation across various layers (app server, DB, network, etc.). Analyze test results, generate reports, and provide recommendations for performance tuning.

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Automation & CI Integration:

Automate regression and functional test suites where applicable using industry-standard tools. Integrate automated and performance test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality assurance.

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Defect Management & Reporting:

Log, track, and manage defects using tools like

JIRA, ALM, or similar

. Provide timely updates and test progress reports to stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience:

Strong understanding of

software testing life cycle (STLC)

, QA methodologies, and test planning. Proven experience with

Performance Center (LoadRunner Enterprise)

for load and stress testing. Good knowledge of

functional, system, and integration testing

techniques. Experience with

test management tools

like ALM, JIRA, TestRail, or similar. Familiarity with

scripting languages

(e.g., JavaScript, Python) and

automation tools

is a plus. Ability to analyze logs, metrics, and performance reports to troubleshoot and recommend improvements.

Nice to Have:

Experience in

CI/CD pipelines

and working knowledge of tools like Jenkins, Git, or Azure DevOps. Exposure to

cloud-based performance testing

(e.g., AWS/GCP/Azure environments). ISTQB or relevant QA certification.

About Virtusa

Teamwork, quality of life, professional and personal development: values that Virtusa is proud to embody. When you join us, you join a team of 27,000 people globally that cares about your growth -- one that seeks to provide you with exciting projects, opportunities and work with state of the art technologies throughout your career with us.



Great minds, great potential: it all comes together at Virtusa. We value collaboration and the team environment of our company, and seek to provide great minds with a dynamic place to nurture new ideas and foster excellence.



Virtusa was founded on principles of equal opportunity for all, and so does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.