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.