QA Automation Engineer Web & Mobile (Playwright + Appium)

As a QA Automation Engineer in our company, your responsibilities will include: - Designing and executing automation tests for web and mobile applications - Developing and maintaining automated test suites using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript) for web applications - Creating and managing robust Appium test scripts for iOS and Android platforms - Setting up and overseeing test automation frameworks and pipelines for CI/CD integration using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI In terms of Test Strategy & Planning, you will: - Analyze requirements to develop scalable and maintainable automation test strategies - Collaborate with Product Managers and Developers to define acceptance criteria and ensure comprehensive test coverage - Identify, log, and track bugs using tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps - Generate detailed test reports and participate in root cause analysis with developers As part of Cross-Functional Collaboration, you will: - Work closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams to facilitate integrated and efficient testing across Web and Mobile platforms - Mentor junior QA engineers and participate in code reviews of test scripts to ensure quality standards are met The must-have skills for this role include: - Proficiency in Web Automation using Playwright, with strong experience in Playwright using TypeScript/JavaScript - Ability to automate cross-browser testing, parallel executions, and network request interception - Expertise in Mobile Automation using Appium with Java, Python, or JavaScript - Experience in mobile UI testing for native, hybrid, and web apps on Android and iOS platforms - Knowledge of device farms like BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, or Firebase Test Lab In terms of General QA Engineering, you should have: - Strong understanding of the test lifecycle, SDLC/STLC, and Agile methodologies - Experience with test management tools such as TestRail, Zephyr, XRay, and API testing using Postman or RestAssured Preferred skills for this role include: - Experience in CI/CD integration for automated tests - Familiarity with Docker and containerized testing environments - Proficiency in using BDD frameworks like Cucumber/Behave - Basic knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter, k6 To qualify for this position, you should: - Hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field - Have at least 3+ years of hands-on QA automation experience - Possess proven expertise in Playwright and Appium,