Senior QA Automation Engineer

Aditi Consulting; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aditi Consulting is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer in Chennai to lead UI and API automation efforts. You will implement Playwright-based automation, work with databases, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Azure DevOps. Strong coding skills in Java/Python/JS and solid SQL/db testing are required.

The role demands collaboration with cross-functional teams, adherence to QA standards, and mentoring of junior members in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• 6 to 12 years of related experience required.
• Strong hands-on experience in UI Automation Testing and API Automation Testing.
• Experience working with Playwright (preferred).
• Proficiency in at least one programming language: Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Strong hands-on experience with SQL and database testing.
• Experience working with databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on experience in CI/CD tools and pipeline integration, including Jenkins and Azure DevOps.
• Strong experience with version control systems (Git).
• Experience in test case design and analysis, identifying test cases for automation, and maintaining and optimizing automation scripts.
• Good understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with product and business stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for UI and API testing.
• Perform UI (Web) automation using tools like Playwright.
• Develop and execute API automation test suites.
• Analyze requirements and identify test scenarios suitable for automation.
• Maintain, enhance, and debug automation scripts for stability and scalability.
• Collaborate with product, development, and QA teams.
• Participate in test planning, estimation, and automation strategy.
• Integrate and execute automation tests within CI/CD pipelines.
• Report, track, and validate defects.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices.

Skills

UI Automation Testing

API Automation Testing

Playwright

Programming: Java/Python/JS

SQL

CI/CD

Git

STLC/Agile

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in UI and API automation. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience in modern automation tools (preferably Playwright), solid programming knowledge, and strong experience with databases and CI/CD pipelines. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable automation solutions and ensure high-quality product delivery.

Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in UI and API automation. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience in modern automation tools (preferably Playwright), solid programming knowledge, and strong experience with databases and CI/CD pipelines. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable automation solutions and ensure high-quality product delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for UI and API testing
• Perform UI (Web) automation using tools like Playwright
• Develop and execute API automation test suites
• Analyze requirements and identify test scenarios suitable for automation
• Maintain, enhance, and debug automation scripts for stability and scalability
• Collaborate with product, development, and QA teams
• Participate in test planning, estimation, and automation strategy
• Integrate and execute automation tests within CI/CD pipelines
• Report, track, and validate defects
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices

Requirements

• 6 to 12 years of related experiencerequired
• Strong hands‑on experience in UI Automation Testing and API Automation Testing
• Experience working with Playwright (preferred)
• Proficiency in at least one programming language: Java, Python, or JavaScript
• Strong hands‑on experience with SQL and database testing
• Experience working with databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Hands‑on experience in CI/CD tools and pipeline integration, including Jenkins and Azure DevOps
• Strong experience with version control systems (Git)
• Experience in test case design and analysis, identifying test cases for automation, and maintaining and optimizing automation scripts
• Good understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to interact effectively with product and business stakeholders
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior team members

Preferred Skills

• Experience building automation frameworks from scratch
• Exposure to test reporting and monitoring tools