Job Title : Senior QA Automation Engineer
Location : Pune, India (Hybrid / Onsite)
Experience : 5+ Years
Employment Type : Full-time
Job Summary :
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Automation Engineer with over 5 years of experience in test automation, specifically using Java with Selenium, Appium for mobile automation, and API testing (REST / SOAP). You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust test automation frameworks across web, mobile, and API layers to ensure high-quality product releases.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Java + Selenium + Appium.
- Develop and execute API test cases using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar.
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other QA team members to ensure proper test coverage and product quality.
- Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and detailed test reports.
- Integrate test automation into CI / CD pipelines (Jenkins / GitLab or equivalent).
- Debug test failures, identify root causes, and log detailed bugs in issue tracking systems (e.g., JIRA).
- Perform regression, functional, and performance testing as required.
- Continuously improve automation frameworks for better scalability and maintainability.
- Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to QA best practices.
Required Skills :
5+ years of experience in QA Automation.Strong hands-on expertise in Selenium with Java.Experience in Mobile automation using Appium (Android and / or iOS).Solid understanding of API testing (manual and automated) using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or SoapUI.Strong knowledge of TestNG, Maven / Gradle, and Git.Familiarity with CI / CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).Good understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong communication and documentation abilities.Good to Have :
Experience with BDD frameworks like Cucumber.Exposure to cloud-based mobile device platforms (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter).ISTQB or other QA certifications.Education :
Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.(ref : hirist.tech)