Senior QA Automation Engineer
Working Conditions
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Contract Type: B2B
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Compensation: Gross salary (to be discussed)
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Holidays: 10 public holidays per year
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Vacation & Sick Leave: Unpaid
Experience: 8+ Years
Location: Remote / B2B
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong technical expertise and leadership capabilities to drive quality across complex, cloud-based systems.
This role requires hands-on experience in test automation, framework design, cloud environments (AWS), and QA team leadership. You will play a key role in defining QA strategy, ensuring product reliability, and scaling quality processes across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Test Design & Execution
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Design, write, review, and maintain manual and automated test cases
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Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing
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Develop BDD-based test scenarios
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Create data-driven and keyword-driven testing approaches
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Validate backend systems using SQL queries and data verification
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Ensure seamless integration with tools like Jira / AIO Test Management
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Automation & Framework Development
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Design and maintain scalable, reusable automation frameworks
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Implement UI automation using Playwright (MANDATORY)
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Develop API automation using Postman, REST Assured, or Karate
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Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
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Write clean, maintainable code in Java, Python, TypeScript, or JavaScript
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Test modern frontend applications (React, Jest, React Testing Library)
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Validate .NET Core applications
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QA Leadership & Strategy
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Lead and mentor QA engineers in Agile/Scrum environments
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Define and implement QA strategies, processes, and best practices
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Collaborate with engineering, product, and DevOps teams
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Drive quality metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement
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Identify risks early and proactively ensure resolution
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Communicate effectively with stakeholders across all levels
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AWS & Environment Management (MANDATORY)
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Manage and maintain QA environments in AWS
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Work with AWS services:
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Lambda
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S3
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CloudWatch
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ECS
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X-Ray
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Test microservices-based architectures in cloud-native environments
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Apply distributed systems testing strategies
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Perform performance testing in cloud environments
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Required Qualifications
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8+ years of experience in QA Automation / Software Testing
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Strong hands-on experience with Playwright
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Deep understanding of test automation frameworks and architecture
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Experience with API testing and CI/CD integrations
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Strong SQL and backend validation skills
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Proven experience working with AWS environments
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Solid programming skills in at least one modern language
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Experience testing modern web applications (React preferred)
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Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
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Nice to Have
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Experience with GenAI tools / autonomous agents for testing
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Knowledge of test reporting dashboards and QA KPIs
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ISTQB or equivalent certification
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Conduct performance and load testing using JMeter or k6
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Work with Docker & Kubernetes for environment consistency and testing
