QA Consultant

Required Skills Test automation: Hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium, TestNG including development, maintenance, and execution of automated test scripts. Programming and scripting: Proficiency in Typescript, Java, Python, JavaScript, or a comparable programming language, with the ability to troubleshoot and enhance automation solutions. Functional and regression testing: Strong understanding of test design, test case development, end-to-end testing, system integration testing, regression execution, and result validation. Defect management: Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps with knowledge of the complete defect lifecycle. Modern testing practices: Awareness of AI-assisted testing, self-healing automation, codeless testing platforms, risk-based testing, and continuous quality practices. Analytical and collaboration skills: Strong problem-solving, written and verbal communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Key Responsibilities and Work Cadence The activities below define the expected operating rhythm. Priorities may be adjusted based on sprint commitments, release schedules, project risks, and business needs. Cadence Activities Daily Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts. Perform functional, regression, integration. Analyze test results and investigate automation or application failures. Log, track, retest, and close defects in coordination with development teams. Participate in Agile ceremonies and communicate progress, risks, blockers, and dependencies. Update test results, execution evidence, and project quality records. Weekly Review and update automation scripts based on application and requirement changes. Execute regression testing for sprint and release deliverables. Participate in test planning, estimation, and test case review sessions. Analyze automation coverage and identify functional or technical gaps. Support release readiness and validation activities. Provide quality status, defect trends, and risk updates to project stakeholders. Monthly Contribute to consolidated quality metrics and testing status reports. Review automation suite health, execution stability, flaky tests, and maintenance needs. Identify automation improvement opportunities and technical debt. Participate in knowledge-sharing and capability-building sessions. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Engineering team. Quarterly Support automation framework enhancements and roadmap initiatives. Participate in quality process reviews, control assessments, and audits. Recommend improvements in automation coverage, testing effectiveness, and execution efficiency. Contribute to innovation initiatives involving AI-enabled testing and modern QA practices. Help develop reusable assets, testing standards, and team best practices. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. 4 to 7 years of experience in Software Testing and Quality Assurance. Minimum 2 years of Playwright hands-on automation testing experience. Experience working in Agile delivery environments. Experience with test automation frameworks and execution pipelines. Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing Life Cycle, and quality engineering practices.