Senior QA Test Automation Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer with expertise in full-stack automated testing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks for both frontend and backend systems. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions, driving automation efforts for APIs, microservices, and front-end applications across web and mobile platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive automation frameworks for testing backend APIs, microservices, and databases using Java/RestAssured or similar tools.
• Design, implement, and execute frontend UI automation tests for web and mobile applications using tools like Playwright, WebdriverIO, Cypress, Maestro, or Appium.
• Create and maintain automated test suites across various platforms, including web, mobile, and backend services.
• Conduct performance and load testing for APIs and services to ensure high scalability and reliability.
• Design and execute integration tests to ensure end-to-end functionality of complex systems.
• Proactively identify automation opportunities and propose technical solutions to enhance testing efficiency.
• Review and analyze requirements, API specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely feedback.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Test Automation, with a strong emphasis on full-stack automation in web and mobile projects.
• Strong programming skills in Java/JavaScript/TypeScript and experience with automation tools for API/Mobile Application Automation.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and the ability to design automated tests for distributed systems.
• Experience in performance testing tools (Gatling) for testing backend services.
• Proficient in working with RESTful APIs, microservices, and databases.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues across frontend and backend layers.
• Proven experience in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or similar.
• Collaborative, focused, and resilient.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Maestro or Appium for mobile test automation (Android/iOS).
• Familiarity with cloud-based testing tools and services (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
• Hands-on experience with Java and test automation frameworks such as RestAssured for backend API testing.
• Expertise in frontend UI automation tools like Playwright, WebdriverIO, Cypress, or similar.
• Banking/financial domain experience.
• Early joiners are preferred.

Join LAB49, a part of ION Group, and work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with industry leaders, and accelerate your career growth in a dynamic environment. You'll play a crucial role in building and nurturing strong, long-lasting relationships with high-profile clients, identifying new business opportunities, and expanding our service offerings within the wealth management sector. We prioritize candidates who can take responsibility and drive execution while providing supportive mentorship to help you thrive and grow in your role.