Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in modern UI automation frameworks such as Playwright or WebDriverIO. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web applications while ensuring high-quality software delivery. Experience with BDD frameworks and CI/CD integration is highly preferred.
This role is automation-focused and requires strong scripting and framework-building expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright (TypeScript/Python) or WebDriverIO
- Implement Page Object Model (POM) for scalable and maintainable test design
- Develop BDD-based automation using Cucumber.js / Gherkin syntax
- Create and execute UI and API automation test cases
- Perform cross-browser and cross-platform testing
- Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.)
- Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams for resolution
- Optimize test execution through parallel runs and efficient test strategies
- Contribute to continuous improvement of automation frameworks
Must-Have Skills
- 3 - 5 years of experience in QA Automation
- Strong hands-on experience in :
- Playwright (TypeScript or Python) OR
- WebDriverIO with TypeScript
- Solid understanding of Page Object Model (POM)
- Experience with BDD frameworks (Cucumber / Gherkin)
- Experience in web application testing
- Knowledge of API testing (REST APIs)
- Experience with Git version control
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Good-to-Have Skills
- Experience with Pytest
- Exposure to cloud-based testing platforms
- Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter)
- Experience integrating automation in CI/CD pipelines
- Exposure to AI-assisted tools (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) for :
- Test script generation
- Code refactoring
- Improving automation coverage
- Self-healing test approaches
What We're Looking For
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently in an automation-focused role
- Attention to detail and quality-driven mindset
- Passion for building scalable automation frameworks
(ref:hirist.tech)