Quality Assurance Automation Engineer - Appium/Playwright Testing

<p><p><b>Job role</b> : QA Automation<br/><br/><b>Experience</b> : 5-8 years<br/><br/><b>Location</b> : Bangalore<br/><br/><b>Work Mode</b> : Hybrid<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web, API, and mobile applications using Playwright and Appium.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Ensure end-to-end test coverage for functional, system, regression, and integration testing.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports, ensuring traceability to requirements.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Perform root cause analysis of defects and collaborate with developers to ensure timely resolutions.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Conduct database validations using SQL/NoSQL and execute Linux/Unix commands for backend verification.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Work closely with product managers, developers, and QA teams to define test strategy and acceptance criteria.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous testing improvements.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Identify gaps in automation coverage and proactively enhance test frameworks.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Ensure test results are reported clearly and accurately to stakeholders.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Mentor junior team members and share automation best practices.<br/><br/><b>Required Skills & Qualifications :</b><br/><br/>- 4+ years of QA automation experience (minimum 2 years in Mobile Automation using <b>Appium</b>, 3 years in <b>Playwright</b>; overlapping experience considered).<br/><br/>- Strong background in web application and backend services testing, system testing, bug life cycle, and reporting.<br/><br/>- Proficiency in web UI, API, and mobile testing & debugging.<br/><br/>- Hands-on experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL) and Linux/Unix commands.<br/><br/>- Strong knowledge of JavaScript/Java for test automation.<br/><br/>- Must have experience with Playwright and Appium.<br/><br/>- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (Git).<br/><br/>- Experience in debugging, root cause analysis, and risk identification in applications.<br/><br/>- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.<br/><br/>- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about quality and automation.<br/><br/>- Strong problem-solving ability with a knack for breaking systems and identifying complex bugs.<br/><br/>- Ability to ask the right questions and create clarity in ambiguous requirements.<br/><br/><b>Nice-to-Have Skills :</b><br/><br/>- Exposure to cloud-based testing platforms (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Knowledge of performance and load testing tools.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).<br/></p><p><br/></p><p>- Experience with test management tools like JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)