Automation QA Engineer

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

As an Automation QA Engineer at smallest.ai you will design, build, and maintain a backend automation test suite that validates APIs, services, and end‑to‑end workflows. You will partner with engineers to embed tests in CI/CD pipelines, troubleshoot failures, and raise overall test coverage for AI‑driven products.

Role Snapshot

• Build & maintain backend automation suite
• Automate API & integration tests
• Validate business logic & data flows
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Investigate and resolve test failures
• Improve test coverage & QA processes
• Collaborate with engineering teams
• Apply software testing fundamentals

Must-Have Requirements

• software testing fundamentals (STLC, SDLC)
• manual UI testing
• manual API testing
• test scenario design
• test case design
• communication skills
• collaboration skills
• software testing fundamentals
• manual UI and API testing

Work Setup

• Location: Bengaluru, India
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Salary range
• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility
• Education requirement
• Certifications
• Travel
• Coding test
• Portfolio
• GitHub
• Writing sample
• Cover letter

What You'll Likely Work On

• Build a scalable end‑to‑end automation test suite for backend services
• Automate API and integration tests while validating business logic, data flow, and workflows
• Identify edge cases, regressions, and failure scenarios
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and maintain test infrastructure
• Investigate test failures and work with engineers to resolve issues
• Enhance test coverage, automation frameworks, and overall QA processes

Good Fit If You Have

• Passion for AI infrastructure and large‑scale backend systems
• High‑ownership mindset
• Ability to think like end users and anticipate product flows
• Strong analytical mindset and detail orientation
• Effective communication and teamwork