G14 - Software Quality Engineer

Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer with strong expertise in manual and automated testing, specializing in JavaScript/TypeScript-based automation using Playwright. This role requires ownership of quality strategy, hands-on automation development, CI/CD integration, and leadership within QA initiatives. Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Quality Ownership Lead test planning, define scope, and provide effort estimates. Design high-coverage test cases including edge, negative, and exploratory scenarios. Conduct risk-based testing and root cause analysis (RCA). Optimize and maintain regression test suites. Perform impact analysis for requirement changes. Design and support UAT scenarios. Automation Engineering (JavaScript/TypeScript – Playwright) Design, build, and maintain scalable UI and API automation frameworks using Playwright with JS/TS. Develop reusable utilities, helpers, and modular test components. Track automation coverage and improve flaky test reliability. Conduct code reviews and enforce automation best practices. CI/CD & Technical Integration Configure and maintain CI pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins) for regression and feature testing. Demonstrate strong Git expertise (branching strategies, resolving conflicts, guiding team members). Write SQL queries for test data validation and preparation. API & Performance Testing Design and automate API test scenarios including edge and negative cases. Write and maintain performance test scripts (e.g., k6 or similar tools). Identify performance risks and collaborate with engineering teams to address them. Leadership & Mentorship Lead QA efforts within sprints or projects. Mentor junior QEs and provide constructive feedback. Conduct automation code reviews. Drive improvements in testing processes, frameworks, and standards. Collaboration & Product Understanding Collaborate with developers, designers, product owners, and delivery managers. Communicate quality risks, metrics, and test outcomes clearly to stakeholders. Demonstrate strong understanding of business workflows and user journeys, linking testing to customer impact and product risk. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering / Test Automation. Strong hands-on experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and Playwright. Experience in UI and API automation. Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. Experience in planning and conducting performance tests (e.g., k6). Strong understanding of SDLC/STLC and testing methodologies. Proficiency in Git and SQL. Preferred Experience IVR (Interactive Voice Response) testing experience. CTFL or similar certification.