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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # QA Automation Engineer - **Company:** Pavan Raikhelkar - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Software as a Service, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Database Testing, DevOps, Mobile Application Software, Systems Development Life Cycle, Standard Sql, Selenium, SQL Databases, Software Testing Automation Framework, System Testing, TypeScript, Enterprise Software Applications, Appium, HybridCloud, Backend, Integration Tests, Playwright, Restful APIs, Selenium Webdriver, Api Management - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/dda08ff3-3063-48e5-9484-f5053f336089 ## About the Role The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience building and enhancing automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, and Appium, along with strong expertise in API testing, CI/CD integration, and database validation. The candidate should be capable of leading automation initiatives and ensuring high-quality software delivery across web, mobile, and enterprise applications. Mandatory Skills * API Testing * Manual Testing * Mobile App Testing * Test Automation Experience Required 4+ Years of QA Automation Experience, * QA Automation * Java * Selenium WebDriver * Playwright * Appium * REST API Testing * SQL * CI/CD Integration * Manual Testing * Mobile Application Testing * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Technical Expertise Automation Testing * Selenium WebDriver with Java * Playwright with TypeScript * Appium for Mobile Test Automation * Test Framework Design and Maintenance API Testing * REST API Testing * Request and Response Validation * Service Integration Testing * Backend Data Validation Database Testing * SQL Queries * Data Verification and Validation DevOps & CI/CD * Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment * Automated Test Execution in CI/CD Pipelines Preferred Skills * Experience testing enterprise and cloud-based applications. * Knowledge of AI-assisted testing methodologies. * Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. * Exposure to hybrid cloud platforms. * Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Automation Lead with expertise in manual testing, automation testing, mobile application testing, and API validation. 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