Senior QA engineer

Job Description Job description Role Overview We are looking for a skilled Automation QA Engineer with strong experience in AWS environments , REST API automation , and UI testing . The ideal candidate will be responsible for building robust automation frameworks, ensuring application quality across microservices-based systems, and contributing to scalable test strategies. Experience in Playwright and modern automation tools is essential, along with a strong understanding of cloud-native applications. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain automation test frameworks for web applications and APIs - Perform end-to-end testing across UI, backend, and integrated systems - Develop and execute REST API automation test suites - Implement UI automation using tools like Playwright - Work in AWS-based environments to validate cloud-native applications - Collaborate closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams in an Agile environment - Validate data integrity across services and integrations - Participate in CI/CD pipeline integration for automated testing - Identify, document, and track defects effectively - Ensure high standards of test coverage, performance, and security Required Skills & Qualifications - 4–8 years of experience in Automation Testing - Strong hands-on experience in: - REST API Automation Testing - UI Automation Testing - Proficiency with Playwright (preferred) or similar tools (Selenium, Cypress) - Experience with automation scripting languages such as: - JavaScript / TypeScript - Java or Python - Solid understanding of software testing concepts and QA methodologies - Experience working in AWS cloud environments - Familiarity with: - Microservices architecture - CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) - Strong debugging and analytical skills Good to Have Skills - Experience in ETL/data pipeline testing - Exposure to PySpark-based data validation - Familiarity with: - AWS data services (S3, Glue, EMR) - Knowledge of database testing (SQL/NoSQL) - Experience with performance or load testing tools - Understanding of test data management and data validation strategies Soft Skills - Strong problem-solving mindset - Excellent communication and collaboration skills - Ability to work independently and in fast-paced teams - Attention to detail and quality-driven approach