Senior Software Development Engineer - Test - Automation Testing

About the Role :

This individual will play a critical role in designing robust frameworks, integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines, and driving quality across a rapidly evolving product ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities :

Automation Framework Design and Development :

- Architect, build, and enhance scalable automation frameworks for Web (Playwright, Selenium, Cypress) and Mobile (Appium, Espresso, XCUITest) platforms.

- Ensure frameworks are modular, reusable, and support cross-platform testing.

Test Case Development and Maintenance :

- Implement robust test data strategies to support functional, regression, and integration testing.

CI/CD Integration and Continuous Quality :

- Enable automated smoke and regression testing to provide rapid feedback to development teams.

Reporting and Test Visibility :

- Maintain visibility of test coverage, failures, and overall product quality.

Cross-Platform and Device Testing :

- Ensure consistent user experience across browsers, operating systems, and devices.

Collaboration and Best Practices :

- Mentor junior QA engineers and promote automation-first practices.

- Contribute to defining testing strategies and standards across teams.

Must-Have Skills and Qualifications :

- Experience : Minimum 3-5 years in QA automation, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.

- Programming Expertise : Strong coding skills in Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar.

- Automation Tools : Hands-on experience with Playwright, Appium, Pytest, Selenium, or equivalent.

- Mobile Testing : Experience testing native iOS and Android applications.

- API Testing : Familiarity with tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar frameworks.

- CI/CD Knowledge : Solid understanding of CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) and version control (Git).

- Reporting and Analytics : Proficiency in Allure or similar reporting frameworks.

- Strong Analytical Skills : Ability to debug complex issues, analyze logs, and optimize test performance.

- Collaboration : Excellent communication skills to work with cross-functional teams