Automation Engineer - QA

4 - 9 years

5 - 9 Lacs

Posted:1 day ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

Job Overview:

We are looking for a

self-driven QA Automation Engineer

to be the

first automation hire

in our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with the popular automation tools, such as

Selenium.

This is a key role where you will have the ownership to define, design, and build the test automation framework from scratch. Youll work closely with developers and QA team members to improve product quality, coverage, and reliability.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using

    Selenium

    .
  • Automate regression and functional test cases for web applications.
  • Identify automation opportunities in the QA process and implement best practices.
  • Work closely with developers to ensure code is testable and meets quality standards.
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Gitlab).
  • Create detailed test reports and logs for every automation run.
  • Own and manage the test automation roadmap independently with minimal guidance.
  • Collaborate with manual QA engineers, product owners, and developers to identify test requirements.
  • Proactively debug issues and provide detailed bug reports.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 4+ years of hands-on experience in

    QA Automation

    .
  • Strong coding/scripting skills in

    JavaScript/Java/Python

    .
  • Proficient in building test frameworks using

    Selenium

    .
  • Experience with

    Web UI

    ,

    API automation

    , and test strategy creation.
  • Solid knowledge of

    version control systems

    (Git).
  • Experience integrating tests with

    CI/CD tools

    like Gitlab, etc.
  • Strong understanding of test design principles (modularization, reusability).
  • Familiarity with tools like

    Postman

    ,

    Jira,

    or other test reporting utilities.
  • Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Willingness to take initiative and be the driving force for automation quality in the team.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.

What We Offer:

  • Opportunity to own and drive automation strategy from day one.
  • Work alongside an experienced and collaborative tech team.

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