QA Automation Engineer - Salesforce

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly experienced QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Salesforce testing and automation frameworks. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test solutions to ensure high-quality Salesforce applications, integrations, and releases.

Key Responsibilities

1. Test Automation

• Design and develop robust automation frameworks for Salesforce applications
• Create reusable automation scripts using tools like Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or Cucumber
• Maintain and enhance existing automation suites

2. Salesforce Testing

• Perform testing on Salesforce modules (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud)
• Validate Apex, Lightning Components, Visualforce pages
• Test Salesforce configurations, workflows, and integrations

3. API & Integration Testing

• Validate integrations between Salesforce and external systems
• Perform API testing using Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools
• Ensure data integrity across systems

4. CI/CD & DevOps

• Integrate automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• Support continuous testing in Agile environments

5. Test Strategy & Leadership

• Define test strategies, plans, and best practices
• Mentor junior QA engineers and review their work
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders

6. Defect Management

• Identify, log, and track defects using tools like JIRA
• Perform root cause analysis and ensure timely resolution

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in Salesforce testing (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud)
• Expertise in test automation tools (Selenium WebDriver preferred)
• Programming knowledge in Java / Python / JavaScript
• Experience with BDD frameworks (Cucumber)
• Knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured)
• Familiarity with Git, Maven, Jenkins

Salesforce-Specific

• Understanding of Apex, SOQL, Lightning UI
• Experience in testing Salesforce integrations (REST/SOAP APIs)
• Knowledge of Salesforce releases and environments (Sandbox, UAT, Production)

Preferred Qualifications

• Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Administrator / Platform Developer)
• Experience in performance testing (JMeter)
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Leadership and mentoring abilities

Education

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field