<p><p><b>Description : </b><br/><br/><b>Job Title : </b> QA Automation Engineer (Python) Contract Role<br/><br/><b>Experience : </b> 5 to 8 Years<br/><br/><b>Location : </b> Remote (Work from Home India)<br/><br/><b>Shift : </b> Evening Shift (4 PM 1 AM IST)<br/><br/><b>Employment Type : </b> Contract (6/12 Months Extendable)<br/><br/><b>About the Role :</b><br/><br/>We are looking for a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer with 5+ years of experience in both automation and manual testing.
The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Python, Playwright, PyTest, Pywinauto, Java with Selenium, API testing (Rest Assured), and SQL.<br/><br/>Experience in mortgage domain, Azure DevOps, and desktop & web application testing is essential.<br/><br/>This is a contract-based opportunity with an immediate joining preference.
The role requires collaboration with global teams in US working hours (evening shift).<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b><br/><br/>- Design and develop automation test scripts using Python (Playwright, PyTest, Pywinauto).<br/><br/></p><p>- Build and maintain automation frameworks for desktop and web applications using Java (Selenium, </p><p>WinAppDriver) and Python (Pywinauto).<br/><br/></p><p>- Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on mortgage business requirements.<br/><br/></p><p>- Define automation strategy and identify test cases for web, desktop, and API testing.<br/><br/></p><p>- Create and execute API automation using Rest Assured for RESTful services validation.<br/><br/></p><p>- Perform SQL-based validation to ensure backend data integrity.<br/><br/></p><p>- Work with Azure DevOps for test management, CI/CD integration, and defect tracking.<br/><br/></p><p>- Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines.<br/><br/></p><p>- Report and track defects with clear documentation (steps, logs, screenshots).<br/><br/></p><p>- Apply mortgage domain knowledge in loan origination, servicing, compliance, and default modules.<br/><br/></p><p>- Conduct cross-browser and desktop compatibility testing.<br/><br/></p><p>- Prepare daily/weekly reports on test progress, automation coverage, and defect metrics.<br/><br/><b>Key Skills Required</b><br/><br/>- Strong proficiency in Python (PyTest, Playwright, Pywinauto) and Java (Selenium).<br/><br/></p><p>- Hands-on experience in API testing using Rest Assured.<br/><br/></p><p>- Solid knowledge of SQL, CI/CD (Azure DevOps), and Git.<br/><br/></p><p>- Prior experience in mortgage domain applications.<br/><br/></p><p>- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.<br/><br/></p><p>- Ability to work independently in evening shifts (4 PM - 1 AM IST)<br/><br/><b>Qualifications : </b></p><p><br/></p><p>- Any Degree (Computer Science or related field)<br/><br/></p><p>- 5 - 8 years of total QA experience (Automation + Manual).<br/><br/><b>Contract Details :</b><br/><br/><b>Type : </b> Contract (6 or 12 months - Extendable based on performance)<br/><br/><b>Mode : </b> Remote (Work from Home)<br/><br/><b>Joining : </b> Immediate / Within 15 Days</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)