Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Automation QA Engineer with strong expertise in automation frameworks, API testing, CI/CD pipelines, and mobile automation. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving quality strategy, mentoring teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery in a quick-paced workplace.

Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of scalable test automation frameworks and strategies
Develop and maintain UI automation scripts using Selenium (Java) and/or Playwright (TS/JS)
Own and drive end-to-end API testing and automation initiatives
Build and execute mobile automation test suites for Android/iOS applications
Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing
Analyze failures, debug issues, and ensure quick resolution in collaboration with development teams
Perform functional and exploratory testing to validate business workflows
Mentor and manage QA team members, ensuring best practices and standards are followed
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Dev, BA) to ensure quality throughout SDLC
Drive improvements in test processes, tools, and frameworks
Work efficiently in a quick-paced, agile workplace with multiple priorities

Requirements and Experience
Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript):



Minimum 3 years of experience
Strong experience in test framework design and architecture: Minimum 3 years
Experience with CI/CD tools and pipeline integration: Minimum 2 years
API Testing: Minimum 3 years (Postman/Rest Assured)
Strong experience in API Automation frameworks
Mobile Automation: Minimum 2 years (Appium or similar tools)
Strong foundation in functional testing
SQL: Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience
Robust debugging and analytical skills
Good understanding of Agile/Scrum practices
Proven team handling and mentoring experience
Ability to drive QA initiatives independently
Robust communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Good to Have
Performance Testing experience (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner)
Experience with BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow)
Exposure to cloud testing platforms (BrowserStack, SauceLabs, LambdaTest)
Familiarity with DevOps and shift-left testing practices

Educational Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Key Skills
Playwright
TypeScript
JavaScript
Selenium
Appium
API Testing
API Automation Frameworks
CI/CD
SQL

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