QA Lead Engineer- Mobile Automation

Quest Global; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking an experienced Senior QA Engineer (Mobile Automation) to own end-to-end quality for web, API, and mobile features. You will design and execute automated tests using Playwright and Appium, integrate with CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve testing strategies and automation coverage.

The role requires strong manual and automation testing skills, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to adopting AI-driven QA tools and best

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 - 5 years of recent, continuous experience in developing automation scripts for both web (Playwright) and API testing (Playwright/RestAssured).
• Experience in Mobile Automation using Appium.
• Experience in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Strong hands-on experience in both Manual and Automation testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automation scripts based on functional and technical requirements from scratch.
• Create and execute automated test cases including few manual scenarios to validate software functionality, usability, API responses, and overall system stability.
• Build, enhance, and maintain automation test suites for web and API platforms.
• Accurately report, track, and manage defects using Azure DevOps, ensuring clear and concise communication with the development team.
• Take ownership of end-to-end quality for assigned modules/features and ensure timely delivery of high-quality releases.
• Perform regression testing to ensure new changes do not adversely impact existing functionality.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, designers, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and provide early feedback.
• Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, test results, and QA processes for traceability and reproducibility.
• Utilize AI tools to accelerate test case creation, script optimization, analysis, and documentation.
• Stay updated with emerging QA trends, tools, automation technologies, and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Manual testing

Automation testing

API testing

Playwright

RestAssured

Appium

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

JIRA

AI-driven QA tools

Agile/Scrum

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Playwright

RestAssured

Job description

Job Description:

Job Requirements

QA Engineer - Mobile Automation

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior QA Engineer (Mobile Automation) with strong expertise across web, and API testing. The ideal candidate possesses a solid foundation in manual testing, extensive hands-on automation skills, strong analytical abilities, and the capability to take ownership of end-to-end quality for assigned features. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and continuous improvement of testing processes, frameworks, and automation coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and document comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automation scripts based on functional and technical requirements from scratch.
• Create and execute automated test cases including few manual scenarios to validate software functionality, usability, API responses, and overall system stability.
• Build, enhance, and maintain automation test suites for web and API platforms.
• Accurately report, track, and manage defects using Azure DevOps, ensuring clear and concise communication with the development team.
• Take ownership of end-to-end quality for assigned modules/features and ensure timely delivery of high-quality releases.
• Perform regression testing to ensure new changes do not adversely impact existing functionality.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, designers, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and provide early feedback.
• Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, test results, and QA processes for traceability and reproducibility.
• Utilize AI tools to accelerate test case creation, script optimization, analysis, and documentation.
• Stay updated with emerging QA trends, tools, automation technologies, and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement.
  

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in both Manual and Automation testing.
• Proven ability in manual test case creation, defect reporting, and a solid understanding of the overall testing process.
• Minimum 4 - 5 years of recent, continuous experience in developing automation scripts for both web (Playwright) and API testing (Playwright/RestAssured).
• Experience in Mobile Automation using Appium
• Experience in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with test management tools such as Azure DevOps, or similar platforms like JIRA
• Skilled in using AI-driven QA tools to speed up test design, data generation, defect analysis, and documentation.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working in cross-functional Agile teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues early.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accurate testing and effective detection of defects.
• Excellent verbal communication skills are mandatory.
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience in performance testing, including load, stress, and API performance testing, is an advantage.
• ISTQB or other relevant QA certifications would be an advantage.
  

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of experience in manual and automation testing for web applications, mobile, and APIs.