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

Beyond Border Consultants; Surat; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Premium automation tooling & stipends

Global delivery exposure

Job summary

Beyond Border Consultants in India leads QA automation for web and mobile apps, architecting scalable test frameworks and driving automation strategies across fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS clients. You will collaborate with Dev and Product teams to shift-left quality, implement CI/CD pipelines, and mentor junior QA engineers while ensuring robust test coverage for desktop and mobile experiences.

This role offers a hybrid work model, access to premium tooling, and a chance to work with a global

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience leading end-to-end test automation for web and mobile apps.
• Proven ability to design scalable test frameworks and CI/CD-integrated pipelines.
• Strong collaboration with Dev and Product teams to shift-left QA and drive quality ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end test automation for web and mobile apps 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

Playwright

Appium

WebdriverIO

JavaScript/TypeScript

CI/CD pipelines

TestNG/Jest/Mocha

REST API testing

Git

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

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.