Senior QA Automation Engineer

Job Summary We are looking for a highly skilled Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Web, Mobile, and API Test Automation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building scalable automation frameworks, integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring high product quality across complex business workflows. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced Agile environment. Key Responsibilities Automation Framework Development  Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reusable, and robust test automation frameworks.  Build and maintain automated test suites for: o Web Applications o APIs o Mobile Applications (Android/iOS)  Implement UI automation using tools such as: o Selenium o Playwright o Cypress o Appium  Develop and maintain API automation scripts using: o Postman o Rest Assured o Pytest Testing & Quality Assurance  Execute and maintain: o Regression Testing o Smoke Testing o Sanity Testing o Exploratory Testing  Validate complex business workflows including: o KYC/KYB Processes o Payments o Customer Onboarding o Payroll Systems o Financial Transactions  Identify, log, track, and retest defects using defect management tools.  Collaborate throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to identify edge cases and prevent defects proactively. CI/CD & DevOps Integration  Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using: o GitHub Actions o Jenkins o Azure DevOps o GitLab CI/CD  Support cross-browser and cross-device testing through cloud-based testing platforms.  Monitor and improve: o Test Stability o Execution Efficiency o Flakiness Reduction AI-Assisted & Advanced Testing  Utilize AI-powered testing tools for test generation, optimization, and maintenance.  Develop Proof of Concepts (POCs) and productivity tools such as: o QA Chatbots o Smart Test Case Generation Utilities o Automation Accelerators Collaboration & Leadership  Work closely with Developers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and other stakeholders.  Review requirements and design comprehensive test strategies aligned with business objectives.  Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to QA best practices, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives. Required Skills & Experience Must-Have Skills  5+ years of experience in QA Automation.  Strong expertise in UI Automation using: o Selenium (preferred) o Playwright o Cypress o Appium  Hands-on experience with API Testing and Automation.  Strong programming skills in one or more of the following: o Java o Python o JavaScript o TypeScript  Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.  Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline implementation and maintenance.  Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, QA processes, and test design techniques. Preferred Skills  Experience in domains such as: o FinTech o Payroll o Healthcare o SaaS o Hospitality  Experience testing: o KYC/KYB workflows o Payment systems o Customer onboarding processes  Exposure to Performance Testing tools such as: o JMeter o K6  Experience with AI-based testing platforms and automation tools.  Mobile automation experience using Appium or similar frameworks.  Knowledge of cloud testing platforms such as BrowserStack and similar solutions.