Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer Kolhapur

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer with hands-on experience in enterprise SaaS applications and contemporary automation frameworks (Selenium or Playwright) .

This role is critical in a rapid-paced, multi-product environment where quality, speed, and execution discipline are closely monitored. You will play a key role in supporting a shift-left QA model , focusing on automation-first testing while also being adaptable to handle manual validation when required .

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium or Playwright (must-have)

Execute and validate:

Functional tests

Regression test suites

End-to-end workflows across SaaS applications

Actively contribute to a shift-left testing approach , collaborating closely with developers for early defect detection

Participate in test planning, test case design, and test data preparation

Execute manual testing for urgent, edge-case, or exploratory scenarios when needed

Run, analyze, and debug automated test results , ensuring stability and reliability of test suites

Support performance and integration testing efforts as required

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure consistent execution in build cycles

Identify, log, and track defects with clear reproduction steps and impact analysis

Continuously improve test coverage, execution efficiency, and automation reliability

Work across multiple teams and priorities , handling parallel tasks effectively

Required Qualifications

5+ years of QA experience with a strong focus on test automation

Hands-on expertise in Selenium or Playwright (mandatory)

Experience testing enterprise SaaS applications

Strong knowledge of:

Automation frameworks and scripting (Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar)

Test design techniques and QA methodologies

API testing and integration validation

Experience working in Agile / shift-left environments

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