QA Automation Engineer (Python)

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About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced QA Automation Engineer

Azure DevOps

evening shift timings (4 PM – 1 AM IST)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation test scripts using Python (Playwright, Pywinauto, PyTest)

  .
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks for desktop applications using

  Java (WinAppDriver, Selenium)

  and

  Python (Pywinauto)

  .
• Understand business requirements and prepare detailed

  test plans, test cases, and test scenarios

  .
• Define automation strategy and identify test cases for web, desktop, and API automation.
• Perform

  manual testing

  for desktop, web, and API applications to validate both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Create and execute

  API automation scripts

  using

  Rest Assured

  for RESTful services.
• Execute

  SQL queries

  to validate backend data integrity.
• Utilize

  Azure DevOps

  for test management, defect tracking, CI/CD pipeline execution, and reporting.
• Collaborate with

  DevOps and development teams

  to integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines.
• Use

  Git

  for version control and collaborative development.
• Manage test automation projects and dependencies using

  Maven

  .
• Work closely with

  developers, business analysts, and product owners

  to clarify requirements and provide early feedback.
• Report and track defects with detailed reproduction steps, logs, and screenshots.
• Conduct

  cross-browser and desktop compatibility testing

  for client-based applications.
• Identify requirement gaps and suggest improvements for defect prevention.
• Follow best practices in automation –

  modularization, reusability, and maintainability

  .
• Provide

  daily/weekly status reports

  on test progress, defect metrics, and automation coverage.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for frameworks, test cases, and domain scenarios.
• Work effectively in an

  Agile/Scrum environment

  .
• Demonstrate strong multitasking and time-management skills to meet project deadlines.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance (manual and automation)

  .
• Strong hands-on expertise in

  Python, Pywinauto, PyTest, Playwright

  , and

  Java with Selenium

  .
• Experience with

  Rest Assured

  for API automation.
• Proficiency in

  SQL

  for backend testing and validation.
• Knowledge of

  Azure DevOps

  for CI/CD, defect tracking, and test management.
• Strong understanding of

  desktop and web application testing

  .
• Excellent

  communication and collaboration skills

  to work with global teams.
• Willingness to work in

  evening shifts (4 PM – 1 AM IST)

  .