Mid-Level QA Automation Engineer

• We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mid-Level QA Automation Engineer to
• join our growing QA team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between manual testing
• and full test automation. You will be responsible for designing, writing, and executing
• automated test scripts, maintaining existing test frameworks, and performing exploratory
• manual testing when necessary.
• The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in software QA methodologies, a solid
• grasp of at least one programming language, and hands-on experience building reliable
• automation suites to ensure high-quality software delivery.

1. Test Automation & Strategy

•  Develop & Maintain Scripts: Design, write, and execute robust automated test
• scripts for web applications, APIs, and/or mobile platforms.
•  Framework Enhancement: Contribute to and maintain the existing test
• automation framework to improve scalability and stability.
•  CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated test suites into continuous integration
• and continuous deployment pipelines.

1. Manual Testing & Analysis

•  Test Planning: Analyze user stories and technical requirements to create
• comprehensive test plans and test cases.
•  Exploratory Testing: Perform targeted manual and exploratory testing on new
• features before they are automated.
•  Defect Tracking: Identify, isolate, document, and track bugs thoroughly in issue-
• tracking software (e.g., Jira).

1. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

•  Team Collaboration: Partner closely with Developers, Product Managers, and
• other QA engineers to define acceptance criteria and ensure quality throughout
• the SDLC.
•  Code Reviews: Participate in and conduct code reviews for automation scripts to
• ensure best practices and maintainability.
•  Metric Tracking: Monitor and report on test execution results, defect logs, and
• overall quality metrics.
• Qualifications & Skills

Required Technical Skills

•  Experience: 3–5 years of professional experience in software quality assurance,
• with at least 2 years focused on automation.
•  Languages: Proficiency in at least one object-oriented or scripting language
• (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#).
•  Tools & Frameworks: Hands-on experience with modern automation tools (e.g.,
• Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress).
•  API Testing: Solid experience testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman,
• RestAssured, or similar libraries.
•  Databases: Good understanding of SQL for data verification and test setup.
•  Version Control: Proficient with Git and standard branching workflows.

Preferred Skills

•  Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
•  Knowledge of Docker and containerized environments.
•  Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

What We Look For (Soft Skills)

•  Analytical Mindset: A sharp eye for detail and the ability to think like an end-
• user to uncover edge cases.
•  Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate
• technical issues and quality risks clearly.
•  Adaptability: The ability to shift priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
• and independently own testing tasks.