QA Automation Tester - Selenium/Cypress

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, Cypress, Playwright, or equivalent.
• Build and maintain test automation frameworks for UI, API, and regression testing.
• Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, etc.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to review requirements and define test strategies and acceptance criteria.
• Conduct functional, regression, smoke, and integration testing across web/mobile applications and APIs.
• Identify, log, and track bugs and issues using tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or Azure Boards.
• Ensure test data management, environment readiness, and version control during test execution.
• Prepare test plans, test cases, and test reports with clear traceability to business requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback from a QA perspective.
• Ensure testing practices align with industry standards and agile development methodologies.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3- 6 years of experience in QA Automation Testing.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Appium, Playwright, or similar.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
• Experience testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or SOAP UI.
• Strong understanding of software testing life cycle (STLC) and agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with test management tools (e. , TestRail, Zephyr, Xray) and version control systems like Git.
• Experience in creating and executing data-driven, keyword-driven, or hybrid frameworks.
• Knowledge of SQL for data validation and back-end testing.
  

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• ISTQB or equivalent testing certification is a plus.
• Understanding of BDD/TDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow).
• Experience with mobile automation testing using Appium or Espresso.
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to software quality.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative agile team environment