Principal QA Engineer
Ontic
Location
Noida, India
Employment Type
Full time
Department
Engineering
Who We Are
Ontic makes software that corporate and government security professionals use to proactively manage threats, mitigate risks, and make businesses stronger. Built by security and software professionals, the Ontic Platform connects and unifies critical data, business processes, and collaborators in one place, consolidating security intelligence and operations. We call this Connected Intelligence. Ontic serves corporate security teams across key functions, including intelligence, investigations, GSOC, executive protection, and security operations.
As Ontic employees, we put our mission first and value the trust bestowed upon us by our clients to help keep their people safe. We approach our clients and each other with empathy while focusing on the execution of our strategy. And we have fun doing it.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement robust manual and automated testing strategies across the full
technology stack.
Drive test planning, estimation, and risk mitigation across multiple releases while collaborating
with engineering, product, and DevOps teams.
Design scalable test automation scripts and expand coverage across UI, API, and data layers for efficient and reliable testing.
Embed automated tests within CI/CD pipelines to support fast, high-quality releases and
continuous feedback.
Manage the full QA lifecycle, including test documentation, defect tracking, and release sign-offs, using industry-standard tools.
Define and monitor quality KPIs to ensure visibility, accountability, and continuous improvement in testing practices.
Guide junior engineers on test automation, agile QA processes, and instill a quality-first
engineering culture.
Work independently while proactively sharing progress, highlighting risks, and keeping
stakeholders informed throughout the QA lifecycle.
Knowledge and Technical Skills
Bring 7+ years of QA experience in SaaS or product-based environments with a degree in
Computer Science or related field.
Possess deep knowledge of functional, regression, integration, performance, and end-to-end
testing principles.
Skilled in tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman, REST Assured, TestNG, and
scripting with Python, Java, or JavaScript.
Proficient in CI/CD systems like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI, with hands-on Docker and Kubernetes exposure.
Experienced with TestRail, JIRA, Xray, Allure, and observability tools like Kibana, Grafana, or
Datadog.
Comfortable testing in AWS, GCP, or Azure environments, with practical use of MongoDB,
PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Redis.
Well-versed in Agile/Scrum workflows, with a strong track record in cross-functional, iterative
product development.
Strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to leading
quality across teams.
Ontic Benefits & Perks
Competitive Salary
Medical Benefits
Internet Reimbursement
Home Office Stipend
Continued Education Stipend
Festive & Achievement Celebrations
Dynamic Office Environment
Ontic is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable law.