Job Title: Sr QA Automation (Java - Playwright)

Location: Remote - India

Client Domain: Product-based company specializing in SaaS HRMS (Human Resource Management System) applications tailored for public sector organizations

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Senior QA Engineer with a strong background in both automation and manual testing, with proven expertise in Selenium WebDriver and Java-based test automation. This role is pivotal to ensuring the quality and reliability of our SaaS-based HRMS solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading QA efforts, driving test strategy, building scalable automation frameworks, and contributing to a high-quality Agile development environment.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead the end-to-end automation testing efforts using Selenium WebDriver with Java, and support key initiatives across manual testing workflows.

Design, develop, and maintain robust, reusable test automation frameworks for web applications.

Create and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and manual/automated scripts ensuring maximum coverage.

Identify, isolate, and thoroughly document bugs, collaborating closely with developers for timely resolution.

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitHub Actions) and work closely with DevOps to streamline deployments.

Perform cross-browser and cross-platform testing using tools such as BrowserStack or Sauce Labs.

Conduct API testing (manual and automated) using Postman, RestAssured, or similar tools.

Support performance testing efforts (using tools like JMeter) to ensure optimal application behavior under load.

Champion best practices in BDD/TDD, test data management, defect reporting, and test metrics tracking.

Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, demos).

Stay updated on emerging test tools and technologies to improve QA strategy and implementation.

Mentor junior QA engineers and ensure QA standards are consistently met across projects.

Required Skills Qualifications:

6+ years of experience in Software QA, with at least 3+ years in Selenium WebDriver automation using Java.

Expertise in Java programming with strong OOP principles, especially in building automation scripts and frameworks.

Solid hands-on experience with test automation frameworks: TestNG, JUnit, and BDD tools like Cucumber.

Strong command of manual testing techniques, including exploratory, regression, functional, and integration testing.

Proficiency with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Git, Docker.

Experience with API testing and validation using Postman, RestAssured, or similar tools.

Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter is a strong plus.

Experience testing in cloud-based or virtual test environments (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, etc.).

Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.

Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.

Exceptional communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

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