Performs manual and automated testing across sprint features, including functional, integration, regression, smoke, sanity, and end-to-end validation. Designs and maintains WebDriverIO or Playwright frameworks using JavaScript or TypeScript, integrates automation with CI/CD pipelines, analyzes failures, supports release quality, participates in Agile ceremonies, and mentors junior team members. The role also contributes to test strategy, automation roadmaps, code reviews, shift-left practices, and process improvements.
Position Title: QA Engineer - Automation
Experience: 5 - 8 years
Job Location: Hyderabad/Ahmedabad
Work Mode: Hybrid
Time Zone/Shift: Starts at 12:30 PM IST
Requirement:
We are looking for a skilled QA Automation Engineer with 5–8 years of experience in both manual and automation testing. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in WebDriverIO or Playwright using JavaScript/TypeScript and should actively contribute to sprint deliverables by performing functional validation, developing automation scripts, integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring high-quality software releases.
Key Responsibilities
Sprint Testing Activities
- Participate in Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, Story Refinement, and Estimation sessions.
- Analyze business requirements and prepare test scenarios and test cases.
- Perform Functional, Integration, Regression, Smoke, Sanity, and End-to-End testing for sprint features.
- Validate defect fixes, perform impact analysis, and provide QA sign-off.
- Execute cross-browser and cross-platform validations where required.
- Collaborate with Developers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to ensure quality deliverables.
Automation Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using WebDriverIO or Playwright with JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Develop automation scripts for new features and maintain existing automation suites.
- Enhance reusable automation components and framework capabilities.
- Execute automation suites and analyze failures to identify application issues versus script issues.
- Improve automation coverage across sprint features and regression suites.
- Review automation code and follow engineering best practices.
- Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, etc.).
- Support continuous testing and automated regression execution during deployments.
- Monitor pipeline execution results and troubleshoot automation failures.
- Perform automation result analysis and provide detailed execution reports.
- Estimate automation effort and contribute to sprint planning.
- Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency through automation.
- Work with cross-functional teams to improve release quality and reduce regression risks.
- Mentor junior team members on automation best practices and testing methodologies.
Mandatory Skills
- 5–8 years of experience in Software Testing.
- Strong experience in Manual Testing (Functional, Regression, Integration, Smoke, Sanity, End-to-End Testing).
- Hands-on experience with WebDriverIO or Playwright.
- Strong programming skills in JavaScript or TypeScript.
- Experience in automation framework development and maintenance.
- Experience integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Experience with JIRA or similar defect management tools.
- Experience in automation execution, debugging, result analysis, and root cause analysis.
- Experience in effort estimation and sprint planning.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills
- API testing and automation using Postman, Karate and Playwright API.
- SQL/database validation.
- Mobile automation exposure using Appium or WebDriverIO.
- Cross-browser testing experience.
- Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, or similar version control tools.
- BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, or LambdaTest.
- AI-assisted testing tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, Factory.AI, Rovo, etc.).
- Retail/eCommerce domain experience.
Responsibilities Beyond Execution
- Contribute to test strategy and automation roadmap discussions.
- Improve automation stability and execution efficiency.
- Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Drive quality throughout the SDLC by adopting Shift-Left testing practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Strong ownership, accountability, and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced Agile environment.
About Us:
We are a global, cloud-native organization with a strong presence across North America and India, delivering innovative digital transformation solutions to clients across diverse industries such as Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail & E-commerce, Manufacturing, and Technology. Our strong client base includes Fortune 500 enterprises as well as high-growth mid-market and startup organizations, giving our teams exposure to a wide variety of business challenges and cutting-edge solutions.
Our technology practices are built around modern, future-ready capabilities including Cloud Engineering, Data & Analytics, AI/ML, Digital Experience Platforms, Application Modernization, and Enterprise Solutions such as SAP and other leading platforms. We follow a design thinking-led approach combined with agile and lean engineering practices to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions. Backed by globally recognized certifications such as ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, UK Cyber Essentials Plus, and CMMI Level 3, we ensure the highest standards of security, compliance, process maturity, and quality across all our engagements.
Why Join Us:
- Opportunity to work on global projects and Fortune 500 clients
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies
- Strong learning, mentorship, and career growth programs
- Collaborative and innovation-driven work culture
If you are passionate about working on innovative technologies and want to be part of a fast-growing organization, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey.
Company Details:
Website: http://tblocks.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techblocks/about/
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