QA Engineer for Legacy LAMP-Based Web Application Modernization

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Our Client, a global leader in delivering diverse Technologies is seeking a QA Engineer for modernizing a legacy LAMP-based web application platform supporting high-volume transactional workflows. This role will establish and execute a regression-driven QA function to validate system behavior across current and upgraded environments. A substantial set of documented manual test cases already exists; the focus is to operationalize and extend these into a structured, repeatable regression framework. Some database performance testing is required as well.

Key Responsibilities:

Experience with PHP applications or LAMP environments

Familiarity with modernization/migration projects

Technical Writing Skills

Ability to read Code (JavaScript / PHP)

Multi-environment comparison testing

Familiarity with PHP Unit

Redis/session-state awareness

Basic AWS/cloud exposure

What You’ll Do:

Convert existing manual test cases into a structured regression suite

Construct performance tests for database transactions and reports

Identify and prioritize critical business workflows

Execute testing across current and modernized environments

Validate backend data integrity using SQL (MySQL)

Classify defects (regression vs legacy, severity, business impact)

Implement targeted automation (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium)

Document test processes and results

Support GO/NO-GO decision points

Mentor and transition knowledge to internal QA staff

Required Skills:

5+ years QA experience with web applications

Strong regression test design from incomplete requirements

Experience testing multi-step transactional workflows

SQL proficiency for backend validation

Experience with browser automation tools

Ability to work independently in ambiguous environments

Strong written communication

Apply today for immediate consideration !! I look forward to hearing from you .