QA Automation Engineer

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Design and maintain automation frameworks and develop automated test scripts while ensuring high-quality releases across web and mobile platforms.

Role: QA Automation Engineer

Location, Fort Mill, SC/ New York, NY


About the Role

We are looking for a skilled QA Automation Engineer with hands‑on experience in Playwright, Blackbird, Selenium, and Java. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing robust automation frameworks, developing automated test scripts, improving test strategies, and ensuring high-quality releases across web and mobile platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright, Blackbird, Selenium, and Java.
  • Build and execute automated test scripts for functional, regression, and integration testing.
  • Work closely with developers, product managers, and QA teams to analyze requirements and create comprehensive test plans.
  • Identify bugs, document issues, and track defect resolution.
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps).
  • Optimize test execution time and improve overall test effectiveness.
  • Ensure automation test coverage for new features and enhancements.
  • Participate in code reviews and provide inputs on automation best practices.
  • Maintain test documentation, logs, and reports.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience in Playwright automation for web applications.
  • Hands-on expertise with Blackbird automation framework.
  • Solid background in Selenium WebDriver with Java.
  • Strong proficiency in Core Java, OOP, Collections, Exception Handling, and REST API automation.
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git.
  • Familiarity with TestNG/JUnit, Maven/Gradle.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
  • Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile methodology.
  • Experience with defect tracking tools like JIRA.

Good to Have

  • Experience with BDD frameworks (Cucumber).
  • Exposure to performance testing or security testing tools.
  • Knowledge of database testing (SQL queries).
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).

Qode is dedicated to helping technical talent around the world find meaningful careers that match their skills and interests. Our platform provides a range of resources and tools that empower job seekers to take control of their careers and connect with top employers across a variety of industries. We believe that every individual deserves to find work that they're passionate about, and we are committed to making that vision a reality.Qode's team of experienced professionals is passionate about creating a better world of work by providing innovative solutions that improve the job search process for both job seekers and employers. We believe in transparency, trust, and collaboration, and we strive to build strong relationships with our customers and partners. Through our platform, we aim to create a more engaged and fulfilled global workforce that drives innovation and growth.

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