Lead QA Engineer - Automation Frameworks

5 - 7 years of total experience in Quality Assurance Strong programming background with expertise in JavaScript / TypeScript, including core concepts, design patterns, data structures, and debugging Minimum 1-2 years of hands-on experience using Playwright with TypeScript / JavaScript Proven ability to write well-structured, production-quality automation code Experience designing, building, and optimizing scalable automation frameworks Practical experience in API testing using Playwright, Axios, or similar libraries Backend validation expertise with SQL / PostgreSQL / MySQL Experience integrating automation pipelines with CI / CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to take ownership in dynamic product environments Proven experience maintaining test stability, debugging failures, and driving continuous improvements Ability to lead test strategy discussions and contribute proactively in Agile ceremonies Ownership of test plans, strategies, and release documentation Experience mentoring junior team members on coding, automation, and testing best practices Deep understanding of QA methodologies, Agile principles, and the software test lifecycle Nice to have : experience with cloud environments (AWS preferred) Nice to have : familiarity with Docker / Kubernetes and microservices Nice to have : exposure to performance and security testing tools and strategies