Description
We are seeking a skilled Quality Engineering (QE) UI Automation Engineer to design, develop, and execute automated test frameworks for front-end applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with modern UI automation tools and frameworks, a deep understanding of SDLC/STLC, and a passion for delivering high-quality, reliable software products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain UI automation frameworks and test scripts for web applications.
- Collaborate with development and product teams to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Participate in test strategy, test planning, and test case design across functional and non-functional areas.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD integrations for automated test execution.
- Identify, document, and track defects using defect management tools and work closely with developers for resolution.
- Perform cross-browser, cross-platform, and responsive testing.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Conduct code reviews, ensure automation best practices, and mentor junior QA engineers where needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering with a focus on UI automation testing.
- Strong experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or WebDriverIO.
- Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or Python for automation scripting.
- Solid understanding of REST API testing (Postman, REST Assured, etc.).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, etc.).
- Familiarity with test management tools (JIRA, Zephyr, TestRail).
- Knowledge of version control systems (Git/GitHub/GitLab).
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and test-driven development (TDD/BDD).
- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
Good-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber, Jest, or Mocha/Chai.
- Exposure to cloud-based testing platforms (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
- Basic understanding of performance or accessibility testing.
- Familiarity with front-end technologies (React, Angular, or Vue.js) to better understand UI behaviors.
Soft Skills:
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ownership mindset with attention to detail and quality.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Continuous learning attitude and adaptability to new tools and technologies.
