QA Lead Automation (Selenium and Playwright)

Job Title : QA Lead Automation (Selenium & Playwright)

Location : Remote India

Client Domain : Product-based company specializing in SaaS HRMS (Human Resource Management System) applications tailored for public sector organizations

Job Summary :

We are seeking a seasoned Senior QA Engineer with a strong background in both automation and manual testing , with proven expertise in Selenium WebDriver and Java-based test automation . This role is pivotal to ensuring the quality and reliability of our SaaS-based HRMS solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading QA efforts, driving test strategy, building scalable automation frameworks, and contributing to a high-quality Agile development environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the end-to-end automation testing efforts using Selenium WebDriver with Java , and support key initiatives across manual testing workflows .
• Design, develop, and maintain robust, reusable test automation frameworks for web applications.
• Create and execute comprehensive test plans , test cases , and manual / automated scripts ensuring maximum coverage.
• Identify, isolate, and thoroughly document bugs, collaborating closely with developers for timely resolution.
• Integrate automated tests into CI / CD pipelines (Jenkins / GitHub Actions) and work closely with DevOps to streamline deployments.
• Perform cross-browser and cross-platform testing using tools such as BrowserStack or Sauce Labs .
• Conduct API testing (manual and automated) using Postman , RestAssured , or similar tools.
• Support performance testing efforts (using tools like JMeter ) to ensure optimal application behavior under load.
• Champion best practices in BDD / TDD , test data management, defect reporting, and test metrics tracking.
• Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, demos).
• Stay updated on emerging test tools and technologies to improve QA strategy and implementation.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and ensure QA standards are consistently met across projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications :