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Senior QA Engineer

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AI Summary

The role, at a glance.

Ping Identity is seeking a Senior QA Engineer to build and execute end-to-end quality strategies for its cloud identity platform. The role centers on API, backend, and UI automation using Selenium, Java, REST tooling, and scalable test frameworks. The engineer will integrate automated testing into Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines, investigate defects, and improve quality practices in an Agile/Scrum environment. This senior individual contributor position also includes mentoring junior QA staff and communicating technical recommendations, risks, and quality metrics to internal and customer-facing stakeholders.

Role DNA

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Job Complexity

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Pace & Pressure

4/5
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Autonomy Level

4/5
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Communication Load

5/5
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AI insightThe role requires 5-9 years of automation-focused QA experience plus strong engineering practices across UI, API, backend, CI/CD, cloud, and containerized environments. It also carries technical leadership, troubleshooting, mentoring, and customer-facing responsibilities within a fast-paced enterprise IAM context.

Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles.

Estimated job medianHighly competitive
$150,000
US market range$130k–$170k
AI insightNo actual salary is disclosed in the posting. Estimated US-market annual base salary for a Senior QA Automation Engineer with 5-9 years of experience and CI/CD, cloud, API, and UI automation expertise is approximately $130,000-$170,000 USD, with an estimated median of $150,000 USD; actual compensation may differ based on location, level, and total rewards.

Core skills

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Sample interview questions
How would you design a maintainable automation framework for API and UI testing?

I would separate test intent from implementation by using layered architecture: reusable clients or page objects, service abstractions, test-data utilities, and configuration management. I would apply coding standards, meaningful reporting, stable selectors, and tags to support targeted execution. The framework would run consistently in CI and be designed to minimize duplication and flaky tests.

How do you decide what should be covered by API automation versus UI automation?

I prioritize the test pyramid by placing most functional and negative-path coverage at the API layer because it is faster, more stable, and easier to diagnose. I reserve UI automation for critical user workflows, client-side validation, and integration points that cannot be validated sufficiently through APIs. This approach provides strong coverage while keeping pipeline feedback fast.

Describe how you would handle an intermittent test failure in a Jenkins pipeline.

I would first determine whether the issue is a product defect, test defect, environment instability, or dependency problem by reviewing logs, screenshots, traces, and recent code changes. I would reproduce it locally or in an isolated environment, add appropriate synchronization or observability if needed, and avoid masking the issue with indiscriminate retries. Once the cause is confirmed, I would document the findings, implement a durable fix, and monitor the test for recurrence.

What quality risks would you consider when testing an identity and access management platform?

I would focus on authentication and authorization correctness, token lifecycle behavior, session security, protocol compliance, tenant isolation, auditability, availability, and backward compatibility. I would test negative and edge cases around SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SCIM where applicable, including invalid assertions, expired tokens, incorrect scopes, and unauthorized access. I would also ensure performance and fault-tolerance testing address enterprise-scale usage.

How do you communicate quality status and risk to senior stakeholders?

I communicate concise, decision-oriented information: release scope, coverage achieved, critical defects, unresolved risks, environment constraints, and recommended actions. I use measurable indicators such as pass rates, defect severity, escaped-defect trends, and automation stability, while clearly distinguishing facts from assumptions. For high-risk issues, I explain business impact, technical trade-offs, mitigation options, and the decision needed from stakeholders.

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Opportunity details

About this role.

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 Senior 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.
  • 5-9 years of experience in Quality Assurance, with a focus on automation.
  • Proficiency in Go or Python 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 containerized 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.

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