Lead QA Automation Engineer – Web/UI (Playwright, Cypress, CI/CD)

5 - 7 Years
1 Opening
Trivandrum

Job Title: Lead QA Automation Engineer – Web/UI (Playwright, Cypress, CI/CD)
Designation: Lead I – Software Testing
Location: Trivandrum
Shift: UK Timings
Experience: 6+ years total, with 4+ years relevant in required skills

We are seeking a Lead QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in UI testing and automation frameworks (Playwright/Cypress). The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of CSS for UI validation, version control with Git, and automation integration within CI/CD pipelines. You will work closely with developers, UX/UI designers, and QA teams to ensure high-quality, responsive, and scalable web applications while mentoring junior engineers and driving testing best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform UI validation to ensure styling consistency and responsiveness across multiple browsers and devices using strong CSS knowledge.

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright or Cypress for web applications.

• Use Git for version control, branching strategies, and code reviews.

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) to enable continuous testing and faster releases.

• Collaborate with developers, UX/UI designers, and QA team members to identify, track, and resolve defects.

• Create and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test reports.

• Mentor junior team members and drive best practices in automation and UI testing.

• Participate in sprint planning, requirement analysis, and design discussions to ensure testability and product quality.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of CSS for UI validation, styling consistency, and cross-browser testing.

• Proven experience with Playwright or Cypress for automation testing.

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

• Proficiency in Git for version control and collaboration.

• Solid understanding of web technologies (HTML, JavaScript, DOM).

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

• Exposure to RESTful APIs and API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TypeScript/JavaScript for automation scripting.

• Advanced knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured).

CI CD knowledge,git,CSS/UI Kits,playwright Cypress