Senior Qa Automation Test Engineer

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About the Role

Senior Automation Test Engineer (QA)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable automation frameworks and scripts.
• Define and implement test strategies for

  functional, regression, API, performance, and responsive testing

  .
• Perform

  API testing

  (REST/SOAP) and

  browser responsive testing

  across platforms and devices.
• Collaborate with developers, QA teams, and clients to identify, reproduce, and resolve defects effectively.
• Ensure automated tests are integrated into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Communicate confidently with clients in

  fluent English

  , providing clear QA updates and insights.
• Perform root cause analysis for failures and recommend improvements.

• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers

  , sharing best practices in automation and quality engineering.
• Drive QA process improvements and advocate automation-first practices across teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of strong experience

  in QA Automation in IT/software companies.
• Hands-on expertise with automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, etc.).
• Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (Python, JavaScript, or C#).
• Deep understanding of

  API testing tools

  (Postman, RestAssured, Karate, etc.).
• Strong background in

  browser responsive testing

  and cross-platform validation.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Solid knowledge of SQL and databases for backend validation.
• Practical exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLC/STLC processes.
• Must have

  excellent English communication skills

  for client-facing discussions.

Preferred / Good to Have

• QA/Testing certifications

  (ISTQB, CSTE, Certified Selenium Professional, etc.).
• Hands-on with performance testing (JMeter, Locust, Gatling).
• Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized testing.
• Awareness of security testing principles.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills to upskill and guide team members.
• Problem-solving mindset with sharp analytical ability.
• Ability to manage client communications with clarity and confidence.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement.