QA Automation Engineer

We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer with strong Python experience to join our team. This role focuses on expanding test coverage for backend-heavy, API-driven, and database-integrated applications while supporting UI automated testing and day-to-day Scrum sprint deliverables. The ideal candidate will help build scalable test automation, integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, and leverage modern AI tools (like Claude) to streamline testing workflows., * Framework & Automation: Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Python, Playwright, and Selenium for backend APIs, database workflows, and UI applications.

• Backend & Integration Testing: Perform API, database (SQL queries), and system-to-system integration testing to ensure data accuracy and workflow reliability across core platforms.

• Agile Delivery: Partner with Product Owners and Developers in refinement sessions to convert acceptance criteria into automated test cases. Execute functional and regression testing within Scrum sprints.

• Quality Maintenance: Maintain the Git-based automation repository, troubleshoot pipeline failures, and write regression tests for customer-reported defects.

Work Authorization: Applicants MUST be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role., * Required:

• 3+ years of professional software testing and automation experience.

• Hands-on proficiency in Python and automated testing frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, PyTest, or similar).

• Strong experience testing APIs (REST), microservices, and databases using SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL).

• Working knowledge of Git, version control, and Agile/Scrum workflows.

• Preferred:

• Experience setting up or maintaining CI/CD automated test runs (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).

• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS).

• Interest or experience using AI development tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot) for test script generation or test planning.

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, or equivalent practical experience.