QA Automation Engineer (SDET)

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Job Title: QA Automation Engineer (SDET)
Job Type:Full Time
Job Location: Alpharetta, GA )Onsite)
Salary Range: $90000 to $110000/Annum Full Time Benefits
Technical/Functional Skills
We are seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer (SDET) with strong expertise in Playwright to design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web applications. The ideal candidate should have experience in test automation, API testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software testing practices within Agile environments.

Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright. Create and execute automated test scripts for functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing. Collaborate with Developers, Business Analysts, and Product Owners to understand requirements and define test strategies. Develop reusable automation components and improve framework capabilities. Perform UI, API, and database validation testing. Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines. Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with development teams to resolve issues.

Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and defect triage discussions. Ensure software quality through continuous testing and process improvements. Maintain automation reports, test metrics, and quality dashboards.

Required Skills
6 years of experience in QA Automation / SDET roles.
Strong hands-on experience with Playwright.
Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, or C#.
Experience with automation framework development.
Strong understanding of Testing Lifecycle (STLC) and SDLC.
Experience with API testing using Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools.
Knowledge of SQL and database validation.
Experience with Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, or Azure DevOps.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps Pipelines.
Strong debugging, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred Skills
Performance testing knowledge using JMeter or LoadRunner.
Experience with Docker and containerized test execution.
Cloud platform exposure (AWS, Azure, or Eligible to workP).
Understanding of BDD frameworks such as Cucumber.
Experience in Banking, Financial Services, or Capital Markets domain.
Nice to Have
Experience migrating Selenium frameworks to Playwright.
Accessibility testing experience.
Security testing awareness.
ISTQB Certification.