Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - API & Playwright Testing

Role Overview :

As a Senior QE Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of robust automation frameworks to ensure the reliability of our mission-critical applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and software architects, to define testing strategies that align with business goals. Your contribution will directly impact the quality of our product releases, ensuring a seamless experience for our end-users while driving efficiency in our CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design and execute complex API testing strategies for RESTful services to validate data integrity and system integration performance.

- Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines, reducing manual intervention and accelerating release cycles.

- Conduct deep-dive root cause analysis on production issues to prevent regressions and improve overall system stability.

- Mentor junior team members on best practices in automation, code quality, and test-driven development methodologies to elevate the team's technical proficiency.

Required Skillset :

- Proven ability to design and implement comprehensive test suites for REST APIs, ensuring high reliability in microservices architectures.

- Strong understanding of software testing lifecycles, including test planning, execution, and defect management in an agile environment.

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical challenges and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment, coordinating effectively with distributed teams across Bangalore, Hyderabad, or Chennai.

- A minimum of 8 to 12 years of professional experience in quality engineering, with a focus on modern automation tools and scripting languages.