Mid-level qa automation engineer (selenium webdriver)- offshore

Mid-level QA Automation Engineer (Selenium Web Driver) — C2 H (Contract Remote - FT Hybrid)Address once FTE and hybrid: Hyderabad, Telangana – )Work model: Roles start as remote contract, then move to hybrid onsite once the candidate becomes full-time (FTE).Contract type: Initially projected as a 3-month contract-to-hire, but in practice, conversion to full-time takes longer.We're hiring a junior QA automation engineer (at least 5 years of experience) who enjoys building reliable UI tests, writing clean scripts, and ensuring quality across web applications.ResponsibilitiesExecute manual and automated test cases using the existing Selenium Web Driver framework.Write simple automation scripts (locators, waits, reusable functions) under senior guidance.Create and update test cases from user stories and acceptance criteria.Run test suites locally and in shared environments; capture logs, screenshots, and reports.Log clear, reproducible defects and re-test fixes.Maintain test data and smoke/regression checklists.Contribute small step definitions/Gherkin scenarios in a Cucumber BDD framework.Participate in daily stand-ups, sharing testing progress and blockers.QualificationsProven experience in QA automation and functional testing.Hands-on with Selenium Web Driver, Java, Test NG/JUnit, Cucumber.Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Git Lab CI (pipelines, artifacts, notifications).Basic understanding of SDLC/STLC, defect lifecycle, and Agile testing practices.Strong attention to detail, good communication, and eagerness to learn.