QA Automation Engineer

Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Python with Selenium WebDriver and/or Playwright Create and execute automated test cases for functional, regression, smoke, sanity, and end-to-end (E2E) testing Develop and execute API test automation using Python libraries such as requests, pytest, and httpx Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps) Implement and enforce the Page Object Model (POM) design pattern for scalable and reusable test code Perform cross-browser and cross-platform testing to validate UI consistency and responsiveness Identify, document, and track defects; work with developers to ensure timely resolution Conduct root-cause analysis on test failures and distinguish environment issues from application defects Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test documentation in alignment with requirements Manage test data and test environment setup to support reliable and repeatable test execution Generate and communicate test execution reports and quality metrics to project stakeholders Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives) to ensure QA is embedded in the delivery process Mentor junior QA engineers on automation best practices, coding standards, and testing strategies Continuously evaluate new testing tools and methodologies to improve coverage and efficiency

3 6 years of experience in QA automation engineering or software testing Strong proficiency in Python for test automation development Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver and/or Playwright for web UI automation Experience with pytest or unittest as the primary test framework Solid understanding of web technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XPath, and CSS selectors Experience writing and validating REST/SOAP API tests Hands-on experience integrating automation suites into CI/CD pipelines Proficiency with Git for version control and collaborative development Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to clearly document test cases and defect reports