Quality Assurance Automation Engineer - Python

Qcentrio; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcentrio in Kolkata is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer with 6–8 years of software testing and automation using Python. The candidate will build and scale automation frameworks, work hands-on with Python, and contribute to design of robust testing approaches.

The role requires expertise with Selenium, Playwright, PyTest, and BDD tools like Cucumber/Behave, plus SQL databases and CI/CD practices. Independent work and clear communication are essential in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of QA Automation experience in software testing with automation using Python.
• Self-managed with a proven record to build and scale automation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Python and framework design including advanced Python.
• Experience with automation tools/frameworks like Selenium, Behave/Cucumber/BDD, PyTest, Playwright.
• Proficiency with Python open-source libraries like Pandas and NumPy.
• Strong SQL skills with SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document test plans and test cases from requirements and specs.
• Define testing objectives and approaches within Agile practices.
• Communicate issues, testing status, and risks effectively.
• Manage QA environments, builds, and deployments.
• Design and develop test automation using Selenium, Cucumber/BDD, and related tools.
• Automate and execute regression tests for existing and new solutions.
• Provide clear metrics and reports on automation results.

Skills

QA Automation

Automation framework design

Python programming

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

PyTest

Cucumber/BDD

Behave

Pandas

NumPy

SQL (SQL Server / Postgres)

CI/CD tools

Job description

Notice Period : Immediate - 30 days

Job Description

• 6 to 8 years of QA Automation experience in software testing activities including automation using python
• A self-managed individual with a proven record to build and scale the automation frameworks
• Hands-on experience with Object-oriented language like Python including framework design with advance python
• In-depth experience with leading automation testing tools/frameworks like Selenium, behave/Cucumber/BDD, PyTest, Playwright
• Should be experienced with python open-source libraries like Pandas, NumPy and visualization tools
• Should be proficient in a database with SQL server or Postgres
• Well versed with continuous integration and continuous delivery tools and techniques
• Ability and willingness to work as an individual contributor or as a team member as needed
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with strong verbal and writing proficiencies

Responsibilities

• Develop and document application test plans and test cases based on software requirements and technical specifications
• Evaluate requirements and define testing objectives and approaches while working in Agile methodology
• Provide effective communication regarding issues, testing status, and potential risks
• Manage, maintain QA environments along with build and deployments
• Design and develop test automation solutions using Cucumber / Selenium, and other technologies determined to best suit application's requirement
• Automate and execute test scenarios/ run regression suits for existing and new solutions
• Provides transparency through well-defined metrics, automation testing results, and reporting

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems or Engineering is required, or in lieu, a demonstrated equivalence in work experience.