Description : Role Overview :
We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our dynamic and fast-paced team in Hyderabad (on-site).
You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our software solutions by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, influence quality practices across the SDLC, and help drive continuous improvement in testing strategies and tools.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web, mobile, API, and backend systems using modern automation frameworks.
- Build, enhance, and optimize test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, RestAssured).
- Integrate automated tests into CI / CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline) for continuous testing and deployment.
- Execute functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing as required.
- Identify, analyze, and document software defects and inconsistencies using standard bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
- Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to ensure high-quality releases and efficient issue resolution.
- Conduct code reviews for test scripts and automation components to maintain best practices and code quality.
- Define and monitor testing KPIs and metrics to assess software quality and testing effectiveness.
- Participate in test planning, estimation, and risk assessment sessions.
- Champion continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and automation coverage.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and testing trends to recommend and implement relevant tools and practices.
Required Qualifications & Skills :
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.5+ years of experience in QA Automation (preferably in enterprise or product-based environments).Strong hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit, Appium).Solid understanding of API testing tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured, Karate, Newman).Experience in programming / scripting languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.Strong knowledge of Agile / Scrum methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC).Familiarity with CI / CD tools and version control systems (Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).Experience working with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.Proven ability to analyze complex systems and design efficient, maintainable test solutions.Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.(ref : hirist.tech)