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.