QA Automation Engineer (Junior / Mid-Level / Senior) – SDET

Job Summary:

We are looking for passionate and detail-oriented QA Automation Engineers (SDETs) to join our fast-growing engineering team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the quality, reliability, and scalability of our products by building and maintaining robust test automation frameworks. Whether you are an early-career professional eager to learn or a seasoned SDET ready to lead initiatives, this is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, improve product quality, and directly impact customer satisfaction. Our company culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, giving you the chance to grow your skills and career.

Key Responsibilities:

Common Responsibilities (All Levels):

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar frameworks.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to define test plans, acceptance criteria, and testing strategy.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous delivery of high-quality software.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with the development team for quick resolution.
• Document test cases, automation frameworks, and processes for team reference.

Additional Responsibilities (Mid-Level):

• Take ownership of test automation coverage for modules or features.
• Enhance and maintain automation frameworks for scalability and reusability.
• Participate in code reviews for automation scripts and mentor junior QA engineers.
• Collaborate with DevOps to improve test execution speed and reliability.

Additional Responsibilities (Senior):

• Drive test automation strategy and roadmap across the product suite.
• Lead architectural improvements in automation frameworks and ensure adoption of best practices.
• Mentor junior and mid-level SDETs, conducting training sessions when required.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership to define quality KPIs and champion a shift-left testing approach.
• Evaluate and introduce new test tools, libraries, and methodologies to improve quality and efficiency.

Required Skills:

• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, JavaScript, or C# for test automation.
• Experience with test automation tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, or similar.
• Good understanding of API testing (Postman, RestAssured, Karate) and RESTful services.
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, TestNG, PyTest, Mocha).
• Experience with Git or other version control systems.
• Strong debugging skills and ability to analyze root causes of test failures.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Understanding of software testing methodologies and SDLC.

Experience Range:

1–8 years of experience in QA automation or SDET roles.
Final designation (Junior, Mid-Level, Senior) will be based on experience, skills, and interview performance.

Preferred Qualifications (Optional):

• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, Locust).
• Exposure to cloud-based testing platforms (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and quality metrics (test coverage, defect density).
• Understanding of security testing basics.

Soft Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering bug-free software.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work closely with developers and product teams.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and propose effective solutions.
• Leadership and mentoring skills (for senior-level candidates).
• Proactive attitude toward continuous learning and improvement.

Benefits & Perks:

• Flexible work options (onsite / hybrid / remote depending on project).
• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Health benefits and wellness programs.
• Learning & development programs (access to courses, certifications).
• Opportunity to work with a highly skilled engineering team and cutting-edge tech stack.
• Career growth opportunities in a merit-driven culture.

Location:

Onsite / Hybrid / Remote (as per company policy and project needs).

Compensation:

Competitive salary – based on experience and level (Junior / Mid-Level / Senior).