**Role & Seniority: ** Senior Automation QA Engineer

**Location & Work Type: ** Hybrid work environment

**Stack/Tools: **

Automation: Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Appium
API testing: Postman, REST Assured (or similar)
CI/CD integration: automated test execution in pipelines
AI-assisted testing: AI tools/LLMs for test generation, coverage, failure analysis, risk identification
Programming: JavaScript/TypeScript or Python

**Top 3 Responsibilities: **

Build/maintain automated QA frameworks and test suites for web apps and APIs
Execute and manage both manual (exploratory, regression, smoke, UAT) and automated testing; create test plans/cases and defect reports
Integrate automation into CI/CD, investigate failures/root causes, reduce flaky tests, and improve QA metrics/processes

**Must-have Skills: **

4+ years in QA and/or test automation; strong hands-on web/API automation
At least one automation framework (Playwright/Cypress/Selenium/Appium)
Solid QA methodologies; understanding of SDLC/STLC
API testing experience (e.g., Postman/REST Assured)
Programming proficiency for automation (prefer JS/TS or Python)
CI/CD integration experience
Strong test design, defect management, regression/exploratory testing
Experience using AI-assisted testing tools/LLMs and strong analytical/problem-solving skills
Communication/collaboration skills

**Nice-to-haves: **

Mobile app testing
Performance testing (e.g

Full Description

About the Opportunity Talent 360 is hiring on behalf of one of its clients, a leading software house, for a Senior Automation QA Engineer.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Automation QA Engineer who is strong in both test automation and manual testing, with a passion for modern quality engineering and AI-driven testing.
In this role, you will help define and implement QA strategies, build and maintain automation frameworks, integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, and leverage AI tools to improve test coverage, execution speed, and defect detection.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web applications and APIs.
Create and maintain automated test cases using tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or Appium.
Perform manual testing including exploratory, regression, smoke, and UAT testing.
Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, test scenarios, and defect reports.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
Review business and technical requirements and provide QA feedback early in the development lifecycle.
Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to promote a shift-left testing approach.
Investigate test failures, identify root causes, and help reduce flaky tests.
Monitor QA and automation metrics and continuously improve testing processes and strategies.
Use AI-assisted tools and LLMs to improve test case generation, test automation, failure analysis, regression coverage, and risk identification.
Identify opportunities to increase test coverage and improve overall product quality.
4+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance / Test Automation.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
Strong hands-on experience in test automation for web applications and APIs.
Strong experience with at least one automation framework such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or Appium.
Solid understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, and STLC.
Strong experience in API testing using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar.
Proficiency in at least one programming language used for automation, preferably JavaScript/TypeScript or Python.
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
Strong understanding of automated and manual testing practices.
Experience with test case design, defect management, regression testing, and exploratory testing.
Hands-on experience using AI-assisted testing tools, LLMs, or AI-powered development/testing tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good communication and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-Have

Experience testing mobile applications.
Performance testing experience (e.g., JMeter, k6).
Security testing basics (OWASP).
Experience with contract testing and mocking tools.
Familiarity with OpenAI APIs or AI-powered QA platforms.
Hybrid work environment.
Medical insurance.
Social insurance.
Collaborative and technology-driven work environment.
Opportunities to work with modern automation and AI-assisted testing technologies.
Professional growth and learning opportunities.