Automation QA Engineer

Job title : Automation QA Engineer

Location : Gurugram / Hyderabad

Contract Duration : 6 months (Extendable)

Experience Required : 6+ years

Job Summary :

We are looking for a highly experienced Automation QA Engineer on a contract basis to design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in automation testing, deep technical understanding of QA methodologies, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for web, mobile, and API applications.

Develop and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium , TestNG , Cypress , or Playwright .

Collaborate with development and QA teams to identify automation opportunities and improve test efficiency.

Perform regression, integration, and functional testing using automation tools.

Integrate automated tests into CI / CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

Identify, log, and track defects using tools like JIRA or Azure Test Plans .

Generate detailed test reports and metrics for quality tracking.

Ensure test scripts are optimized for reliability and reusability.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

6+ years of hands-on experience in software testing with a focus on automation.

Strong expertise in Selenium WebDriver , Cypress , or Playwright .

Proficiency in Java , Python , or JavaScript for test automation scripting.

Strong understanding of API automation (using Postman , RestAssured , or similar tools).

Experience with CI / CD integration tools such as Jenkins or Azure DevOps.

Knowledge of test management and bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).

In-depth understanding of SDLC , STLC , and Agile methodologies .

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills :

Experience with BDD / TDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow).

Familiarity with cloud testing platforms (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).

Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter .

ISTQB or other QA certifications.

Soft Skills :

Self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.

Excellent communication and coordination abilities.

Strong attention to detail and quality focus.