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Senior QA Automation Engineer

Senior QA Automation Engineer

HeapTrace TechnologyPune, Republic Of India, IN
2 days ago
Job description

Job Title : Senior QA Automation Engineer (Playwright / Cypress / Selenium)

Location : Pune

Experience : 3 – 6 Years

Employment Type : Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium , coupled with solid manual testing expertise and a passion for quality.

This role requires a proactive, positive leader who can guide 2 junior QA associates, collaborate directly with clients, and ensure high-quality software delivery through a blend of manual and automation testing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the QA efforts for assigned projects, including planning, execution, and reporting.
  • Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium .
  • Conduct manual testing for new features, regression, and integration scenarios.
  • Mentor and guide junior QA associates , reviewing their test cases and automation scripts.
  • Own defect management , root cause analysis, and maintain high test coverage.
  • Participate in client meetings , communicate test results, risks, and quality metrics effectively.
  • Identify testing gaps and propose risk mitigation and process improvement strategies.
  • Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and product owners to ensure smooth, timely releases.
  • Maintain a positive, flexible, and energetic attitude that motivates the team and fosters collaboration.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3+ years of total QA experience with a strong focus on automation .
  • Hands-on experience with at least one major automation framework :
  • Playwright , Cypress , or Selenium .
  • Solid experience in manual testing , exploratory testing, and defect lifecycle management .
  • Strong programming skills in JavaScript / TypeScript / Java / Python (any one).
  • Experience with API testing using Postman or similar tools.
  • Excellent communication and client interaction skills.
  • Strong sense of ownership, accountability , and ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior testers .
  • Experience with test reporting , metrics tracking, and QA documentation.

    • Preferred Skills

  • Exposure to CI / CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
  • Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodologies.
  • Knowledge of test reporting tools (Allure, TestRail, etc.).
  • Understanding of cloud / container environments (AWS, Docker, ECS, etc.).

    • Who You Are

  • A confident QA leader who can manage both hands-on testing and team coordination.
  • Possess a positive, flexible, and jolly attitude that creates an encouraging team environment.
  • A problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Strong communicator who builds trust with both clients and team members .

    • Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to lead and mentor a growing QA team .
  • Work on modern automation frameworks and diverse projects.
  • Collaborative, fun, and learning-focused work culture.
  • Clear growth path toward QA Lead / Automation Architect roles.
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