Software QA Engineer II at Pingidentity

About Ping Identity: At Ping Identity, we believe in making digital experiences both secure and seamless for all users, without compromise. We call this digital freedom. And it's not just something we provide our customers. It's something that inspires our company. People don't come here to join a culture that's built on digital freedom. They come to cultivate it. Our intelligent, cloud identity platform lets people shop, work, bank, and interact wherever and however they want. Without friction. Without fear. While protecting digital identities is at the core of our technology, protecting individual identities is at the core of our culture. We champion every identity. One of our core values, Respect Individuality, reminds us to celebrate differences so you are empowered to bring your authentic self to work. We're headquartered in Denver, Colorado and we have offices and employees around the globe. We serve the largest, most demanding enterprises worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 100. At Ping Identity, we're changing the way people and businesses think about cybersecurity, digital experiences, and identity and access management. We are looking for a QA Engineer with strong hands-on experience in API and UI Automation using Selenium, Java. This is a full time position based in our Bangalore office. Responsibilities – what you’ll do: You will: • Develop comprehensive end-to-end test plans, oversee their execution, and ensure thorough test coverage using effective strategies. • Perform test automation across API, backend, and UI components, including the design and development of scalable, maintainable, and efficient automation frameworks and test scripts using Selenium and Java. • Write high-quality code, review both product and automation code changes, and lead by example in applying coding standards and best practices. • Demonstrate a strong understanding of software engineering principles, including source code control, unit testing, and CI/CD processes. • Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git, and Maven. • Work in a fast-paced Agile/Scrum environment, actively participating in sprint planning, user story refinement, design discussions, QA documentation, and post-release support. • Collaborate with developers, architects, and product managers to understand requirements and define effective test strategies. • Provide technical recommendations and testing solutions aligned with program goals. • Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of operational and application issues. • Implement preventive measures based on root cause findings and propose mitigation strategies for identified project risks. • Communicate test designs, test artifacts, and quality metrics clearly and effectively to stakeholders. • Review and evaluate quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency. • Ensure QA best practices are followed and mentor junior team members. • Drive defect triage discussions and support continuous quality improvement across the team. You have: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering, or a related field. • 4 to 6 years of experience in Quality Assurance, with a focus on automation. • Proficiency in Java programming. • Expertise in API testing and automation using REST Assured, Postman, or similar. • Solid experience with test frameworks such as TestNG, JUnit or Serenity. • 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver for UI automation. • Experience integrating automated tests in CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Maven). • In-depth understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies. • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and leadership abilities. • Experience with cloud-based testing (AWS, Azure). • Exposure to containerised environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) • Customer-facing skills to represent Ping Identity well within the customer's environment and drive discussions with senior personnel regarding trade-offs, best practices, project • management, and risk mitigation. • Leading/Involved in the highly available and fault-tolerant enterprise. You have an advantage if: • Fundamental knowledge in Identity and Access Management (IAM). • Familiarity with the following protocols: SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SCIM Life at Ping: We believe in and facilitate a flexible, collaborative work environment. We’re growing quickly, but remain true to the innovative, can-do startup values that got us here. Most importantly, we keep hiring talented, smart, fun, and genuinely nice people because that’s who we want to succeed with every day. Here are just a few of the things that make Ping special: • A company culture that empowers you to do your best work. • Employee Resource Groups that create a sense of belonging for everyone. • Regular company and team bonding events. • Competitive benefits and perks. • Global volunteering and community initiatives Our Benefits: • Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule • Parental Leave • Progressive Healthcare Options • Retirement Programs • Opportunity for Education Reimbursement • Commuter Offset (Specific locations) Ping is the collective sum of all our individual experiences, backgrounds and influences and we pride ourselves in growing and learning together. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone’s individuality is respected and everyone has an Identity. In recruiting for new colleagues, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring and encourage you to be your best self. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.