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QA_ Automation Testing_Senior Associate

PwC Acceleration Center India Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Posted Feb 10, 2026Apply by Mar 12, 2026

Role & seniority

  • Senior Associate, Cloud Business Group focusing on quality engineering and software reliability

Stack/tools

Testing: front-end/GUI, APIs, backend; SQL for data validation

Automation: maintain and enhance test suites

Agile: author Agile test plans, requirements traceability

Tools: JIRA, Azure DevOps

Certifications: ISTQB, CSQA/CSQE (preferred)

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Assure quality and reliability of software products

  • Collaborate with product managers and developers; mentor junior team members

  • Author Agile test plans, conduct various testing types, automate and maintain test suites

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant technology experience (or equivalent combination)

  • Proficiency with JIRA and Azure DevOps

  • Experience testing front-end/GUI, APIs, and backend; ability to write SQL queries

  • Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret data, and uphold quality standards

  • Familiarity with Agile testing practices and test planning

Nice-to-haves

  • Relevant degree in Computer/Information Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, IT, or related fields

  • Additional certifications (ISTQB, CSQA/CSQE) and experience reviewing user stories

  • Experience in requirements traceability and QA governance

  • Strong communication for client relationships and cross-team collaboration

Location & work type

  • Location and work type not specified in the provided text; information not available.

Full Description

At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions. In quality engineering at PwC, you will focus on implementing leading practice standards of quality in software development and testing processes. In this field, you will use your experience to identify and resolve defects, optimise performance, and enhance user experience.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to

Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems. Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts. Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy. Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing. Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas. Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations. Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Cloud Business Group team you are responsible for the quality and reliability of

software products through rigorous testing and collaboration with product managers and

developers. As a Senior Associate you are expected to analyze complex problems, mentor

others, and maintain exceptional standards while building meaningful client connections and

navigating ambiguity. You are also responsible for authoring Agile test plans, conducting various

types of testing, and automating and maintaining test suites.

Responsibilities

Assure quality and reliability of software products Collaborate with product managers and developers Analyze and solve complex problems Mentor and guide junior team members Author Agile test plans and conduct various types of testing Automate and maintain test suites Build and nurture client relationships Navigate complex scenarios to enhance personal and technical growth

What You Must Have

Bachelor's Degree 3 years of experience Bachelor's degree or in lieu of a degree, demonstrating three years of specialized training and/

or progressively responsible work experience in technology for each missing year of college.

What Sets You Apart

Bachelor's Degree in Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Computer

Systems Analysis, Data Processing/Analytics/Science, Information Technology, Management

Information Systems preferred

ISTQB, CSQA/CSQE or equivalent certifications Advocating and upholding quality assurance standards Participating in reviews of user stories Authoring Agile test plans and requirements traceability Proficiency in tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps Conducting test planning, design, execution, and bug management Testing front-end/GUI, APIs, and backend using SQL queries Automating and maintaining various test types

Quality AssuranceAgile TestingAutomationSQLJIRAAzure DevOpsProblem SolvingMentoringCollaborationCritical ThinkingUser ExperienceData InterpretationSoftware DevelopmentTestingDefect ResolutionPerformance Optimizationmulti-location

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