QA Automation Engineer

We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in automation testing , manual testing , and quality engineering practices. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience with Selenium , Playwright , Appium , REST API testing , SQL , and CI/CD tools . This role involves designing, developing, and executing automation frameworks while ensuring high‑quality software releases through end‑to‑end testing across web and mobile applications. Required Skills Primary Skills Playwright (TypeScript) REST API Testing Manual Testing SQL Appium (Mobile Automation) Good to Have Test Grid Tosca AI-assisted Testing Experience 3–5 years of QA Automation experience Strong experience in Selenium and Playwright automation Experience in Mobile Automation using Appium Hands‑on experience in Web, Mobile, Functional, Regression, Smoke, and End-to‑End Testing Experience working in Agile environments Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases based on business requirements and user stories. Build and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium (Java) , Playwright (TypeScript) , Appium , and REST API testing . Execute Functional, Smoke, Regression, Integration, and End‑to‑End testing. Validate customer journeys, transaction flows, authentication, payments, and backend integrations. Perform REST API and SQL validation for transaction and user flow data. Create reusable, scalable, and maintainable automation scripts. Identify, log, track, and validate software defects using JIRA and qTest . Mentor junior QA engineers and review automation code. Support CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing initiatives. Leverage AI‑assisted testing tools for improved automation efficiency. Drive automation best practices and continuous quality improvements. Required Technical Skills Playwright (TypeScript) Appium REST API Testing SQL Manual Testing GitLab CI/CD Tools Test Grid Tosca JIRA qTest Desired Competencies Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Excellent communication and collaboration abilities Ability to work independently and mentor team members Strong understanding of SDLC/STLC Experience with Agile software development Ability to estimate testing effort and prioritize work effectively Knowledge of customer journey validation and backend integrations Test scenario and test case development Automation framework development and maintenance Regression and release testing REST API validation Defect tracking and reporting Continuous improvement of QA processes and automation frameworks (Must Have): 3–5 years of QA Automation experience Playwright (TypeScript) REST API Testing Appium Mobile Automation Manual Testing SQL for transaction and user flow validation Regression, Smoke, Functional & End‑to‑End Testing Automation Framework Development Telecom domain experience (Preferred) #J-18808-Ljbffr