QA Automation Engineer

Role Overview: As a QA Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and executing automation tests for web applications and mobile platforms. Your primary tools will be Playwright for web automation and Appium for mobile automation. Your tasks will involve developing and maintaining automated test suites, setting up test automation frameworks for CI/CD integration, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for integrated testing. Key Responsibilities: - Analyze requirements and develop scalable automation test strategies - Define acceptance criteria with Product Managers and Developers - Ensure comprehensive test coverage - Manage and report defects, including identifying, logging, and tracking bugs using tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps - Generate detailed test reports and participate in root cause analysis with developers - Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and product teams for efficient testing across Web and Mobile platforms - Mentor junior QA engineers and participate in code reviews of test scripts - Contribute to the overall quality assurance process Qualifications Required: - Strong skills in Web Automation using Playwright, including experience with TypeScript/JavaScript, cross-browser testing, parallel executions, and network request interception - Expertise in Mobile Automation using Appium, with proficiency in Java, Python, or JavaScript - Experience in mobile UI testing for native, hybrid, and web apps on Android and iOS platforms - Knowledge of device farms such as BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, or Firebase Test Lab - Solid understanding of general QA Engineering principles, including the test lifecycle, SDLC/STLC, and Agile methodologies - Experience with test management tools like TestRail, Zephyr, or XRay - Familiarity with API testing using Postman or RestAssured - Preferred skills in CI/CD integration for automated tests, Docker and containerized testing environments, and proficiency in BDD frameworks like Cucumber/Behave - Basic knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter or k6 (Note: No additional details of the company were provided in the job description),