QA Lead Engineer- Mobile Automation

About the Role

**Job Requirements** **QA Engineer – Mobile Automation** **Role Summary** We are looking for an experienced **Senior QA Engineer** (**Mobile Automation)** with strong expertise across web, and API testing. The ideal candidate possesses a solid foundation in manual testing, extensive hands\-on automation skills, strong analytical abilities, and the capability to take ownership of end\-to\-end quality for assigned features. This role requires close collaboration with cross\-functional teams and continuous improvement of testing processes, frameworks, and automation coverage. **Key Responsibilities** * Develop and document comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automation scripts based on functional and technical requirements from scratch. * Create and execute automated test cases including few manual scenarios to validate software functionality, usability, API responses, and overall system stability. * Build, enhance, and maintain automation test suites for web and API platforms. * Accurately report, track, and manage defects using Azure DevOps, ensuring clear and concise communication with the development team. * Take ownership of end\-to\-end quality for assigned modules/features and ensure timely delivery of high\-quality releases. * Perform regression testing to ensure new changes do not adversely impact existing functionality. * Collaborate with developers, product managers, designers, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and provide early feedback. * Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, test results, and QA processes for traceability and reproducibility. * Utilize AI tools to accelerate test case creation, script optimization, analysis, and documentation. * Stay updated with emerging QA trends, tools, automation technologies, and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement. **Required Skills** * Strong hands\-on experience in both Manual and Automation testing. * Proven ability in manual test case creation, defect reporting, and a solid understanding of the overall testing process. * Minimum 4 \- 5 years of recent, continuous experience in developing automation scripts for both web (**Playwright**) and API testing (**Playwright**/RestAssured). * Experience in **Mobile Automation** using **Appium** * Experience in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.). * Hands\-on experience with test management tools such as Azure DevOps, or similar platforms like JIRA * Skilled in using AI\-driven QA tools to speed up test design, data generation, defect analysis, and documentation. * Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working in cross\-functional Agile teams. * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills with the ability to identify issues early. * Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accurate testing and effective detection of defects. * **Excellent verbal communication skills are mandatory.** **Preferred Skills** * Experience in performance testing, including load, stress, and API performance testing, is an advantage. * ISTQB or other relevant QA certifications would be an advantage. **Qualifications \& Education Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. * 6–8 years of experience in manual and automation testing for web applications, mobile, and APIs.