Senior QA Analyst, Automation

• Design, develop, and maintain C# Playwright-based automation frameworks using scalable Page Object Model (POM) architecture.
• Create and manage BDD scenarios using Reqnroll (SpecFlow) aligned with business requirements.
• Build reusable and efficient libraries, utilities, and abstractions to support automation.
• Develop automated tests for UI, API, backend services, workflows, and data validations.
• Implement cross-browser and cross-platform automation execution strategies.
• Perform functional, regression, smoke, integration, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Validate backend workflows and perform complex SQL queries for data verification.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for defects and recommend process or QA improvements.
• Ensure test coverage, risk assessment, and adherence to quality metrics.
• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins (or Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions).
• Manage code versioning, branching, and reviews using Git.
• Optimize automation runs for speed, stability, and reliability within the pipeline.
• Work closely with Developers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, refinement, and retrospectives.
• Provide estimates, track progress, and communicate risks proactively.

To apply for this role, you should possess the following skills, experience and qualifications: 

• 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in QA Automation with strong development ability.
• Expertise in C# and automation frameworks built on top of Playwright.
• Strong experience with Reqnroll/SpecFlow (BDD).
• Deep understanding and implementation experience with POM, DRY, SOLID automation principles, and test design patterns.
• Strong experience testing REST APIs using tools like RestSharp, Playwright API, or Postman.
• Solid understanding of SQL, relational databases, and data validation techniques.
• Experience setting up CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Proficiency with Git for code version control and workflow management.
• Strong understanding of modern QA testing practices, including test strategy, planning, execution, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Clear communication, both verbal and written.
• Passion for automation, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to mentor team members and influence QA excellence.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.