Senior QA Automation Engineer
Distinction Dev · SabarmatiTaluka, Gujarat, India
Software Development · 51-200 employees
About the role
Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end automation test suites while performing manual testing for new features. Collaborate with product and development teams to identify defects and improve overall QA processes in an Agile environment.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires over 6 years of experience with strong proficiency in Cypress, API testing via Postman, and manual testing strategies. Candidates should be skilled in SQL, Git, and Agile methodologies, with a preference for TypeScript or JavaScript knowledge.
Benefits
Full description
Job Title - Senior QA Automation Engineer ( 6+ Yrs of Experience )
- Office Location -202, 3rd Eye II, Opposite Parimal Garden, Panchavati Road, Chimanlal Girdharlal Rd, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009
- Duration & Type of Employment - Full Time
- Work Style - Hybrid
- In-office days - 3 days a week
- Relocation - Candidate must be willing to relocate to Ahmedabad, GJ, with reasonable notice.
Immediate Joiner preferable
Role Summary
We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer who can own the end-to-end testing strategy across web applications. The ideal candidate should be comfortable designing automation frameworks, executing manual testing where required, collaborating closely with developers and product teams, and ensuring high-quality releases in an Agile environment.
Requirements
Must-Have Technical Skills
- Automation testing using Cypress (preferred)
- Strong hands-on experience in both Manual and Automation Testing
- Strong experience in Manual Testing
- API testing using Postman or similar tools
- Experience validating REST APIs
- Strong understanding of test case design and test planning
- Regression, Smoke, Sanity, Integration, and End-to-End testing
- Bug tracking using Jira
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Basic SQL/database validation
- Git version control
- Cross-browser testing
- Excellent debugging and root cause analysis skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience with TypeScript or JavaScript-based automation
- CI/CD pipeline integration (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, or similar)
- Performance and security testing exposure
- Experience reviewing requirements and identifying test scenarios early
- Familiarity with OpenAPI/Swagger specifications
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automation test suites.
- Perform manual testing for new features where automation is not yet available.
- Execute functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing.
- Work closely with Product Managers, Developers, and Business Analysts to clarify requirements.
- Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
- Improve automation coverage and reduce regression effort.
- Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Support release validation across development, pre-production, and production environments.
- Continuously improve QA processes and testing standards.
Domain Experience
- SaaS product experience preferred.
- Experience working on enterprise web applications.
- Retail, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, or Logistics domain experience is an advantage.
Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ownership mindset
- Ability to work in a fast-paced Agile environment
Benefits
Hybrid Working Culture 5 Days Working Mentorship programs & Certification Courses Flexible work arrangements Free drinks, fridge and snacks Competitive Salary & recognitions Amazing Perks & Medical Benefit
