QA Automation Engineer

Job Title

QA Automation Engineer (Selenium, Playwright & Performance Testing)

Experience

3–7 Years

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Selenium, Playwright, and Apache JMeter to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of web applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in automation testing, performance testing, API testing, CI/CD integration, and Agile methodologies. This role involves designing robust automation frameworks, executing performance tests, identifying bottlenecks, and collaborating with development teams to deliver high-quality software.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation test frameworks using Selenium and Playwright.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts for web applications.
• Perform functional, regression, smoke, sanity, and end-to-end testing.
• Create and execute performance, load, stress, spike, and endurance tests using Apache JMeter.
• Analyze performance metrics such as response time, throughput, latency, CPU, memory, and error rates.
• Perform API testing using Postman or REST Assured.
• Integrate automation and performance tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Identify, log, track, and verify software defects.
• Collaborate with developers, Product Owners, and DevOps teams to resolve issues.
• Review requirements and participate in sprint planning and Agile ceremonies.
• Maintain test documentation, test plans, and automation reports.
• Continuously improve automation coverage and testing processes.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Selenium WebDriver with Java or Python.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright using JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or Python.
• Experience with Apache JMeter for performance and load testing.
• Knowledge of TestNG, JUnit, or PyTest.
• Experience with REST API testing using Postman or REST Assured.
• Strong understanding of automation framework design (Page Object Model, Data-Driven, Hybrid, BDD).
• Experience with Git and version control systems.
• Familiarity with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
• Good knowledge of SQL for database validation.
• Strong understanding of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), SDLC, and Agile methodologies.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Cucumber BDD and Gherkin.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, New Relic, or Dynatrace.
• Knowledge of security testing concepts and OWASP guidelines.
• Experience with cross-browser and cross-platform testing.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted testing tools.

Technical Skills

• Selenium WebDriver
• Playwright
• Java / Python / JavaScript / TypeScript
• Apache JMeter
• TestNG / JUnit / PyTest
• Cucumber (BDD)
• REST Assured
• Postman
• SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
• Git / GitHub
• Jenkins / GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps
• Maven / Gradle
• Docker
• Jira
• Browser Developer Tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in automation and performance testing.
• Proven experience building automation frameworks and executing performance tests.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with mobile automation using Appium.
• Knowledge of Selenium Grid or cloud testing platforms (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, LambdaTest).
• Experience with Kafka or RabbitMQ for event-driven applications.
• Familiarity with accessibility testing (WCAG).
• Exposure to Shift-Left Testing and TestOps practices.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and within Agile teams.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.
• Continuous learning and adaptability.