Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

: We are seeking an experienced AI-First QA Automation Engineer with a strong background in designing and implementing robust automation frameworks for web and API testing. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Cypress or Playwright, along with a solid understanding of testing best practices, CI/CD integration, agile development processes, and AI-assisted software testing. Key Responsibilities : - Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Cypress or Playwright. - Create, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for web, API, and regression testing. - Collaborate with developers, product owners, and business analysts to understand requirements and define test strategies. - Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.). - Identify, report, and track defects; ensure timely resolution. - Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, contributing to test coverage and release readiness. - Analyze test results, provide actionable insights, and ensure continuous improvement of test coverage and efficiency. - Contribute to performance, security, and compatibility testing initiatives when required. Tech Stack & Requirements : - 3+ years of hands-on experience in QA automation testing. - Strong proficiency in test automation frameworks using Cypress or Playwright (mandatory). - Solid understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript for scripting and test development. - Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini, or similar AI-assisted development and testing tools. - Experience with API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, etc.). - Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline integration (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI). - Familiarity with version control systems (Git/GitHub/Bitbucket). - Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, and Agile/Scrum methodologies. - Exposure to test management tools (Jira, Zephyr, TestRail, Xray, etc.). - Experience working with cloud-based environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP). - Strong analytical, debugging, and documentation skills. - Nice to have : knowledge of performance testing (JMeter, k6) and security testing basics.