Role & seniority: QA Engineer I (junior/mid-level)

Stack/tools

Automation: BDD frameworks
Tools: Playwright, Selenium, BrowserStack, Appium
Testing: web and mobile, performance testing with JMeter
Languages: Python and/or .NET (plus experience developing test tooling)

Top 3 responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimize automated test scripts and frameworks (BDD-based)
Design and implement test strategies; conduct test case reviews; ensure broad test coverage
Identify, log, and track defects to resolution; contribute to process improvements and ROI of automation

Must-have skills

1–3 years in automation scripting with BDD frameworks
Hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium, BrowserStack, Appium
Ability to debug and perform root-cause analysis
Experience testing enterprise web and mobile applications; familiarity with performance testing (JMeter)
Strong communication, collaboration, and attention to detail

Nice-to-haves

ISTQB certification
Python and/or .NET programming experience
Experience developing QA tools in Python
Proven track record of improving automation ROI
Exposure to AI in test engineering

Location & work type

Location: Chennai, India
Work type: Not specified

Full Description

Job Title: QA Engineer - I

Location: Chennai

About the QA Team

Our QA team is crucial in ensuring the highest quality standards for our HRP product. Focused on validating and verifying the functionality, performance, security, and overall reliability, the QA team collaborates closely with development, product management, and customer support to deliver robust and seamless experiences to our clients.

Roles and Responsibilities

Develop and maintain automation scripts using BDD frameworks.
Utilize tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Browser Stack, and Appium for automation testing.
Participate in the design and implementation of automated test scripts to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Participate in all aspects of testing for enterprise web applications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement test strategies.
Conduct test case reviews and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
Identify, log, and track defects to resolution.
Continuously improve the automation framework to maximize return on investment.
Contribute to the enhancement of QA processes and methodologies.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in automation and performance testing.
Ability to debug and come up with root cause analysis of problems.

Experience

1-3 years of experience in automation scripting using BDD frameworks.
Hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium, BrowserStack, Appium, and BDD frameworks.
ISTQB Certification is an advantage
NET and Python programming experience is a plus.
Proven track record of improving automation return on investment.
Proven experience of testing enterprise web and mobile applications to closure by following industry standards
Experience in performance testing using JMeter
Experience developing test engineering tools using Python
Experience debugging and solving problems by going to root cause level
Preferred to have some one who has fair idea and/or experience leveraging AI in test engineering

Competencies Required

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Quick learner
Motivated and proactive