Lead QC Automation (Appium/Playwrite)Engineer

Role Overview

A highly skilled QA Automation Engineer responsible for building, maintaining, and scaling automated testing frameworks for API, UI, Mobile across enterprise-grade platforms.

The role requires hands-on expertise in automation engineering, strong software development fundamentals, deep quality ownership, and the ability to lead testing strategy across multiple teams and projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Automation Framework Design & Development

Build and maintain end-to-end automation frameworks for:

API Testing (Playwright API)

Web UI Testing (Playwright)

Mobile Automation (Appium Android & iOS)

Develop reusable libraries, test utilities, and internal automation toolsets.

Implement data-driven and modular test designs.

2. CI/CD Integration & DevOps Collaboration

Integrate automated suites into Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub pipelines.

Configure runners, triggers, parallel execution, and test reporting (Allure, HTML, etc.).

Collaborate with DevOps teams on Dockerized automation, environments, and cloud testing.

3. QA Strategy & Leadership

Define test plans, testing scope, and quality strategy for new features and major releases.

Conduct root-cause analysis, improve QA processes, and drive quality engineering initiatives.

Mentor junior and mid-level QA Automation Engineers.

4. Mobile Testing (Android & iOS)

Develop and maintain mobile automation using Appium.

Work with real devices, emulators, and simulators.

Validate complex mobile journeys (payments, identity, OTP, authentication).

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with engineering, backend, product, and DevOps teams.

Provide clear, actionable defect reports and quality insights.

Support release readiness, sprint planning, and continuous delivery activities.

Required Technical Skills

Programming & Automation

TypeScript, Java, JavaScript

Playwright, Appium

API Test Automation

Systems & Tools

Docker, CI/CD (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

Other Required Skills

Test planning, regression strategy, and agile methodologies

Strong debugging skills across backend, frontend, and mobile

Good documentation and clear communication skills

Soft Skills

Ownership and accountability

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Leadership and mentorship

Clear communication and documentation