Senior QA Automation Engineer

Job Description:

Job Purpose

We are looking for a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior QA Automation Engineer to lead our automation testing efforts across web and API layers. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in modern automation frameworks and tools, and a strong understanding of software development and testing life cycles in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Selenium, Robot Framework, and Playwright.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts in Python for UI, functional, regression, and API testing.
• Automate REST and SOAP API testing using Requests Library and SOAP UI.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and version control systems like Git.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and ensure high-quality releases.
• Track and manage defects using JIRA, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and promote best practices in automation and testing.
• Continuously improve test coverage, performance, and reliability of automation suites.

Knowledge and Experience

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in QA automation.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with Selenium, Robot Framework, and Playwright.
• Solid experience in REST API and SOAP API testing using Requests Library and SOAP UI.
• Experience with JIRA, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

• Experience with cloud-based testing environments (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Exposure to performance and security testing tools.
• ISTQB or equivalent certification is a plus.