Qa Automation Lead

Position: QA Automation Engineer
Experience: 4-6 Years
Location: Bangalore / Hyderabad (Hybrid Mode)
Domain: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences (Preferred)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Playwright Automation Testing. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in building and maintaining automation frameworks, executing end-to-end testing strategies, and ensuring the quality of web applications. Experience in the Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Clinical, Healthcare, or Biotech domain will be a significant advantage.

Mandatory Skills

• Playwright Automation Testing (Mandatory)
• Proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript
• Strong experience in Manual Testing
• UI and Functional Testing
• Regression, Smoke, and Integration Testing
• API Testing using Postman or Playwright
• SQL and Database Validation
• Test Case Design and Execution
• Defect Management using Jira/Azure DevOps
• Git Version Control
• Agile/Scrum methodologies

Preferred Skills

• Pharma, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Clinical Research, or Biotech domain experience
• CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions
• Page Object Model (POM) Framework Design
• Cross-Browser Testing
• Test Data Management
• Allure/Extent Reporting
• BDD Frameworks (Cucumber)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automation test frameworks using Playwright.
• Design and execute automated test scripts for web applications.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product teams to understand requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and API testing.
• Identify, log, track, and verify defects through closure.
• Participate in sprint planning, grooming, and release validation activities.
• Ensure test coverage and quality standards are maintained throughout the SDLC.
• Contribute to test strategy and automation best practices.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 4-6 years of QA experience with strong automation exposure.
• Proven experience developing and executing Playwright-based automation frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience in GxP-regulated environments.
• Knowledge of Clinical Trials, Pharmacovigilance, Drug Discovery, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, or Commercial Pharma Analytics.
• Exposure to Performance Testing tools such as JMeter or k6.