Senior QA Engineer - Automation (Playwright)

As a Senior Test Automation Engineer at Codal, an award-winning web design and development consultancy based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, you will play a crucial role in automation strategy, framework design, and mentorship within the advanced QA engineering team. Your responsibilities will include: - Designing and building scalable, reusable, and maintainable test automation frameworks - Implementing data-driven, keyword-driven, or hybrid test automation strategies - Leading and contributing to automation for Web UI, API, and Mobile platforms using Playwright and Cypress - Estimating the size of QA automation backlog items and evaluating technical feasibility - Conducting automation code reviews, maintaining coding standards, and providing feedback - Identifying and troubleshooting complex test issues and collaborating with development teams for resolution - Documenting automation strategies, architecture, and reusable libraries - Owning automation best practices and introducing new tools where applicable - Staying updated with evolving automation trends and proposing enhancements To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following qualifications: Must have skills: - Hands-on experience in test automation - Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript - Deep understanding of tools like Playwright and Cypress - Experience in designing test automation frameworks from scratch - Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills - Ability to mentor, guide, and review code from junior engineers - Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams Should have skills: - Strong grasp of test design techniques and automation strategies - Familiarity with performance, security, and mobile testing - Knowledge of Git, branching strategies, and build tools like Maven or NPM - Experience with reporting tools like Allure or ExtentReports Nice to have skills: - Exposure to containerized testing (Docker) - Experience with cloud-based testing platforms (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs) - Understanding of CI/CD pipeline Additionally, working at Codal offers various benefits and perks, including: - A global agency with over 200 employees and offices in the US, UK, and India - Regular company events such as happy hours, dinners, and excursions - Company-sponsored lunch every Wednesday - Participation in city cricket leagues specific to Ahmedabad's IT companies - Prime office location with modern amenities and flexible working hours - Comprehensive health insurance for employees and dependents - Maternity/Paternity Leave and support for new parents - Professional Development opportunities through training, workshops, and conferences - Accidental Insurance for all employees If you are looking for a challenging role in test automation within a dynamic and innovative environment, Codal could be the perfect place for you to grow your career and skills. Apply now and be a part of our team dedicated to delivering elegant digital solutions for enterprise organizations.,