Role Overview We are looking for a Full Automation Testing QA Engineer who will take ownership of quality assurance through strong test automation practices. The role focuses on designing and maintaining automated test solutions across API, UI, integration, regression, and performance testing, while working closely with product and engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle. Roles & Responsibilities Test Strategy & Planning Define and implement comprehensive automation‑first test strategies for API and UI applications Create detailed test plans covering functional, integration, regression, and performance testing Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define acceptance criteria, quality metrics, and release readiness Identify test scope, risks, and dependencies early in the development cycle Continuously improve QA processes, test coverage, and automation best practices API [GI1] Automation Testing Design, develop, and execute automated test cases for RESTful APIs built using NodeJS & Python frameworks ( FastAPI, Flask, Django, etc.) Validate request/response payloads, headers, status codes, and business logic Test API authentication, authorization, and security scenarios Cover negative scenarios, edge cases, and boundary conditions Use tools such as pytest, Postman, REST Assured, or similar frameworks for API automation Integration & Regression Testing Build and maintain automated integration test suites across backend services and system components Develop robust regression automation to ensure existing functionality remains stable across releases Validate data flow between frontend, backend, databases, and third‑party systems Track, document, and communicate integration issues and system dependencies Manage test data requirements for integration and regression scenarios UI Automation Testing ( Backstage[PN2] / React) Create and maintain automated UI test suites for React‑based web applications Automate UI tests using Playwright, Cypress, Jest, or React Testing Library Validate UI workflows, component behaviour, and user interactions Ensure cross‑browser compatibility and responsive behaviour Perform basic accessibility testing and validate WCAG compliance where applicable Performance Testing Design and execute performance and scalability testing strategies for APIs and UI components Define performance benchmarks and acceptance thresholds Conduct load, stress, and endurance testing Analyze results, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate with engineering teams on improvements Document performance test results and recommendations using tools like Locust, JMeter, or k6 Automation Frameworks & CI/CD Integration Build and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Python (pytest, unittest, etc.) Write clean, reusable, and maintainable automation code Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous test execution Generate automation reports and dashboards for test results and coverage Participate in test automation code reviews and follow coding best practices Requirements Required Skills Core Technical Skills Strong experience in test automation using Python[GI3] & NodeJS Hands‑on expertise in API automation, UI automation, Selenium and integration testing Experience with: API Testing: pytest, Postman, REST Assured UI Testing: Playwright, Cypress, Jest, React Testing Library Solid understanding of: Software testing principles (STLC) REST APIs, HTTP protocols, JSON Microservices‑based application testing Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (tool‑agnostic) Nice to Have (Non‑Cloud) Experience with databases and SQL for test validation Familiarity with performance and reliability testing concepts Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Clear written and verbal communication Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams Strong ownership of quality and attention to detail Experience & Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience 3-6 years of experience in QA automation or software testing (adjustable as needed)