Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Fulcronix is looking for a highly skilled and proactive QA Automation Engineer to join our growing QA team. The ideal candidate will have experience in automation testing, CI/CD integration, AI-assisted development tools, and test management platforms. This role requires collaborating closely with development, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. The candidate should be passionate about modern QA practices, test optimization, and leveraging AI-powered tools to improve productivity and software quality. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web applications and APIs Create and execute automated test scripts using Playwright and other modern automation tools Perform functional, regression, smoke, integration, and end-to-end testing Integrate automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment validation and release quality Utilize AI-powered tools such as Amazon Q and Kiro to improve testing efficiency, debugging, and development workflows Work closely with product owners, developers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and testing needs Manage and track test cases, defects, and QA processes using Jira and Qmetry Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and Agile ceremonies Perform API testing using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or similar platforms Conduct cross-browser and cross-platform testing Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and provide detailed defect reports Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to QA best practices and process improvements Ensure automation coverage and maintain high-quality standards across projects Required Skills & Experience 5+ years of experience in QA Automation Engineering Hands-on experience with Playwright automation framework Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript or Java-based automation frameworks Strong knowledge of GitLab CI/CD pipeline integration and automation execution Experience working with Jira and Qmetry for test management and defect tracking Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering tools such as Amazon Q and Kiro Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile/Scrum methodologies Experience with API automation and testing tools Knowledge of version control systems such as Git Experience with database validation and SQL queries Understanding of performance testing concepts is a plus Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills Strong communication and collaboration abilities Preferred Qualifications Experience with Selenium, Cypress, or other automation tools Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized testing environments Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner ISTQB or relevant QA certifications are a plus Fulcronix