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Prasarnet•6h ago
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Automation Test Engineer
Kolkata, West Bengal
Full Time
Mid Level
20000-30000
Full Job Description
1. API & Backend Testing (The Core Requirement)
- Knowledge: Advanced proficiency in tools like Postman or Insomnia to create test collections, automate API runs, and write pre-request scripts. Deep understanding of RESTful API architecture, HTTP status codes, JSON payload validation, and endpoint security including JWT authentication testing.
- Backend Automation: Experience writing automated backend tests using Supertest, Jest, or Mocha/Chai specifically within a Node.js/Express environment is required for this role.
2. Database Testing
- Knowledge: Must be able to write complex SQL queries including JOINs, subqueries, and aggregations to verify data integrity independently of the application logic.
- Data Validation: Ability to test database migrations, verify schema constraints, and ensure CRUD operations from the Express app reflect correctly in PostgreSQL databases.
3. Programming & Scripting
- Knowledge: Strong coding skills in JavaScript are essential for this position.
- Version Control: Proficiency with Git including branching, merging, and pull requests to work within existing repositories is mandatory.
4. Performance & Load Testing
- Knowledge: Experience with modern load testing tools like Artillery.io or k6 which are JavaScript-based and excellent for Node.js apps will be highly valued.
- Bottleneck Identification: Ability to simulate high traffic especially important for heavy telemetry or video data processing and identify whether the bottleneck is the Node.js server, the database, or the network.
Experience Requirements:
- 2-5 Years of relevant experience in QA Engineering.
- Must be located in Kolkata (Salt Lake, Sec V).
- Immediate joiners are preferred.
- Working knowledge with overseas clients is a must-have requirement for this role.
Company
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Prasarnet
Prasarnet is a technology company with operational presence in Kolkata, West Bengal.
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