Lead QA Engineer (Playwright (web) and Appium + WebdriverIO)

Beyond Border Consultants; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Premium automation tooling

Global delivery with local culture in/

Job summary

Beyond Border Consultants in India seeks a hands-on QA Automation Engineer to lead end-to-end test automation for web and mobile apps using Playwright, Appium and WebdriverIO.

You will design scalable test frameworks, integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, mentor junior QA engineers, and collaborate closely with Dev and Product teams to shift-left quality across desktop, iOS, and Android.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Playwright, Appium and WebdriverIO.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with REST API testing and version control (Git).
• Familiarity with test frameworks like TestNG, Jest or Mocha.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end test automation for web and mobile apps using Playwright and Appium/WebdriverIO.
• Design scalable test frameworks and CI/CD-integrated pipelines.
• Collaborate with Dev and Product teams to shift-left QA and automate regression suites.
• Own test strategy for complex user journeys across platforms (desktop, iOS, Android).
• Mentor junior QA engineers and drive reliability, speed, and best practices.
• Integrate automated tests into Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions and generate actionable reports.

Skills

Playwright

Appium

WebdriverIO

JavaScript/TypeScript

CI/CD pipelines

TestNG/Jest/Mocha

REST API testing

Git

Tools

Docker/Kubernetes

Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions

accessibility testing tools

Job description

About the Opportunity

A dynamic tech consultancy firm operating at the intersection of global digital transformation and quality engineering, we empower enterprises to ship flawless, scalable web and mobile experiences across borders. Our QA engineers don’t just test—they architect test strategies, automate at scale, and embed quality into every sprint for clients spanning fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS. With a hybrid-first culture and cutting‑edge tooling, we’re building the future of continuous quality assurance—with you at the helm.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end test automation for web and mobile applications using Playwright (web) and Appium WebdriverIO (mobile & cross-platform).
• Design and implement scalable, maintainable test frameworks, CI/CD-integrated pipelines, and reusable component libraries.
• Collaborate with Dev and Product teams to shift-left QA: define acceptance criteria, automate regression suites, and drive quality ownership.
• Own test strategy for complex user journeys across desktop, iOS, and Android platforms—ensuring pixel‑perfect UX and functional integrity.
• Mentor junior QA engineers, enforce best practices, and champion test reliability, flakiness reduction, and execution speed.
• Integrate automated tests into Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions, generate actionable reports, and drive defect triage with data-backed insights.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• Playwright
• Appium
• WebdriverIO
• JavaScript/TypeScript
• CI/CD pipelines
• TestNG/Jest/Mocha
• REST API testing
• Git

Preferred

• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes in test environments
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• familiarity with accessibility or performance testing tools

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• Hybrid work model with flexible in-office collaboration days—your productivity, your rhythm.
• Access to premium automation tooling, cloud devices, and continuous learning stipends.
• Be part of a global delivery team—work with clients across US, EU, and APAC with a strong local culture in India.