Description :
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Playwright, Selenium, and similar automation tools, coupled with solid functional / manual testing knowledge.
In this role, you will not only design and implement automation frameworks but also leverage AI-powered testing solutions to accelerate test case design, improve coverage, and enhance overall test efficiency.
You will play a key role in driving quality across our software development lifecycle by combining traditional QA practices with modern automation and AI-driven strategies.
Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following : .
You will be expected to :
- Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, or equivalent tools.
- Integrate AI-driven approaches for test case generation, optimization, and defect prediction.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test strategies, ensuring alignment with
business and technical requirements.
Implement continuous testing by integrating automation suites into CI / CD pipelines.Conduct thorough functional, regression, integration, exploratory, and cross-browser / devicetesting.
Perform manual testing where automation is not feasible, ensuring end-to-end qualitycoverage.
Use AI / ML tools to enhance test prioritization, flakiness detection, and self-healingautomation scripts.
Mentor junior QA engineers in both traditional and AI-driven testing practices.Drive innovation in QA by exploring and adopting next-gen automation tools and :Key technical expertise areas expected for this role : .
Strong hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, or equivalent automationframeworks.
Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, JavaScript / TypeScript, Python, or C#).Solid understanding of manual / functional testing concepts : SDLC, STLC, test case designtechniques, and defect lifecycle.
Experience with AI-based testing platforms (e., Testim, Mabl, Functionize, or custom AIframeworks).
Strong skills in API testing (Postman, RestAssured, or similar).Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).Knowledge of Agile methodologies and QAs role in sprint-based development.Analytical mindset with strong debugging and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication skills to work across teams and stakeholders.Additional areas that would add value :
ISTQB or similar certifications.Exposure working within theNetworking Domain.Understanding of object oriented concepts and programming skills in Python and / or Java.Experience designing test automation frameworks for either UI and / or backend services;experience with both is preferred.
Experience in performance testing and tools.Experience in security testing and tools.Ability to understand database structure (schema / collections), create and execute SQLqueries for validations and assertions.
Experience working in Agile Scrum / Kanban methodologies.Experience with modern cloud technologies such as AWS.Education and experience :
Bachelor's or Masters in Computer Science or related fields.6+ years of QA experience, with at least 3+ years in automation.(ref : hirist.tech)