QA Automation Engineer - Web

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Apply strong QA process fundamentals — test planning, test case design, and defect lifecycle management —alongside automation, not in place of it. Design, develop, and maintain robust web automation frameworks from scratch using Playwright with TypeScript. Build and maintain API test scripts and automation (REST) for functional and regression validation, using tools such as Postman, Rest Assured, or Playwright. Take end-to-end ownership of test automation for assigned modules/features as an individual contributor. Collaborate closely with Product, Development, DevOps, and Business teams to define test strategies, quality gates, and acceptance criteria. Partner with UAT stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and validate user acceptance testing cycles. Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) to enable continuous validation. Identify, document, and track defects, driving root cause analysis in collaboration with development teams. Generate test execution reports and dashboards for stakeholder visibility and decision-making. Desired Candidate Profile Required Skills & Experience 5–8 years of QA experience with a strong focus on web automation. Strong understanding of QA processes and methodologies, including STLC, test planning, test case design, and defect lifecycle management — not limited to automation alone. Hands-on expertise in Playwright with TypeScript, including designing and building automation frameworks from scratch. Working knowledge / exposure to API testing and automation (REST), using tools such as Postman, Rest Assured, or Playwright. Strong programming/scripting proficiency in TypeScript / JavaScript. Solid understanding of automation design patterns (e.g., Page Object Model) and reusable component design. Experience integrating automation suites into CI/CD pipelines. Demonstrated ability to work independently and take full ownership of deliverables as an individual contributor. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across cross-functional teams and directly with UAT stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's / Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Exposure to performance testing tools (K6, JMeter, Gatling). Experience in banking, fintech, or digital transformation projects. Self-driven and ownership-oriented, able to work independently with minimal supervision. Skills Playwright (TypeScript) API Testing CI/CD Integration Employment Type Full-time Company Industry RecruitmentPlacement FirmExecutive Search Department / Functional Area QualityTestingQAQCInspector Keywords Test Automation FrameworkJavaWeb Automation SpecialistAutomation EngineerPlaywrightSDET Software Development Engineer In TestQA Automation LeadSelenium WebDriver Get real-time job updates only on our App