QA Automation Engineer

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled QA Automation Engineer with 2-5 years of experience to join our growing Quality Assurance team. As a QA Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated test frameworks and scripts to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, executing automated test suites, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, and participating in various types of testing, including functional, regression, integration, API, performance, and security testing. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain scalable, robust, and reliable automation test frameworks and scripts using industry-standard tools and programming languages. - Collaborate closely with development, product, and other QA team members to understand product requirements and translate them into comprehensive test plans and test cases. - Execute automated test suites, analyze results, and identify defects. Report bugs clearly and concisely, including steps to reproduce, expected results, and actual results. - Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster feedback loops. - Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, integration, API, performance, and security testing, both manually and through automation. - Participate in code reviews of test automation scripts to ensure best practices, maintainability, and efficiency. - Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, tools, and methodologies. - Monitor and troubleshoot test failures, working with development teams to resolve issues. - Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices in software quality assurance and test automation. - Provide mentorship and support to junior QA team members, sharing knowledge and expertise. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - 2-5 years of professional experience in Quality Assurance with a strong focus on test automation. - Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript). - Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, Protractor, Appium, or similar. - Solid understanding of API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI, Rest Assured) and concepts. - Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git). - Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail. - Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment. Additional Qualifications (preferred but not required): - Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner). - Knowledge of security testing principles and tools. - Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). - Familiarity with database concepts and SQL for data validation. - Certifications in Quality Assurance (e.g., ISTQB). - Experience with mobile application testing automation.,