Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Test Automation & Execution:

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright to validate web application functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Execute automated tests across multiple browsers and versions to ensure compatibility and consistency.
• Debug and troubleshoot test failures, identify root causes, and implement solutions for test reliability.
• Maintain and optimize the test automation framework to align with application updates and Playwright advancements

Continuous Integration & Deployment (CI/CD):

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps/GitHub to facilitate continuous delivery.
• Work closely with DevOps and development teams to streamline automation in the software release cycle.

Performance & Scalability Optimization:

• Conduct scalability and performance testing to assess the applications ability to handle high workloads and stress conditions.
• Use tools like JMeter, Gatling, or LoadRunner to simulate and analyze real-world user interactions.

API Testing & Backend Validation:

• Develop and execute API tests using Postman, Playwright API or REST to validate backend functionality and integration points.

Collaboration & Reporting:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Developers, Product Managers, and DevOps) to define test scenarios and prioritize testing efforts.
• Generate detailed test reports and provide feedback to stakeholders on software quality and potential risks.

Requirements:

Education & Certification:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on test automation using Playwright.

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript for test automation.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright or similar automation tools (e.g., Puppeteer, Selenium).
• Solid understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Experience with API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, SOAPUI).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) for test automation integration.
• Experience with scalability and performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner)

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an agile development environment (Scrum, Kanban).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with other automation frameworks like Cypress, WebDriverIO.
• Knowledge of test management tools (JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr).
• Understanding of cloud-based testing solutions