Senior QA Automation Engineer

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer with 12+ years of expertise in software testing, automation frameworks, and quality assurance processes. The ideal candidate will lead automation initiatives, design scalable test frameworks, and ensure high-quality product delivery across complex systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API testing
• Lead end-to-end test strategy, planning, and execution for large-scale applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Developers, Product Managers, and DevOps
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar
• Perform API testing using tools like Postman, Rest Assured
• Integrate automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers and review their work
• Identify, track, and report defects using tools like JIRA
• Ensure test coverage, quality metrics, and continuous improvement in QA processes
• Work in Agile/Scrum environments and actively participate in ceremonies

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in Automation Testing (10+ years)
• Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver / Cypress / Playwright
• Strong knowledge of API Automation (Rest Assured / Postman)
• Experience with BDD frameworks like Cucumber
• Solid understanding of TestNG / JUnit frameworks
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
• Knowledge of Git version control
• Strong understanding of SDLC & STLC
• Experience in Agile methodology

Good to Have:

• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner)
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS / Azure)
• Experience in Docker / Kubernetes
• Exposure to security testing
• Domain experience in Banking, Insurance, or E-commerce