Lead QA Automation Engineer – Web/UI

2 days ago

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India UST Full time ₹ 8,00,000 - ₹ 24,00,000 per year

5 - 7 Years

1 Opening

Trivandrum

Role description

Job Title: Lead QA Automation Engineer – Web/UI (Playwright, Cypress, CI/CD)

Designation: Lead I – Software Testing

Location: Trivandrum

Shift: UK Timings

Experience: 6+ years total, with 4+ years relevant in required skills

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in UI testing and automation frameworks (Playwright/Cypress). The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of CSS for UI validation, version control with Git, and automation integration within CI/CD pipelines. You will work closely with developers, UX/UI designers, and QA teams to ensure high-quality, responsive, and scalable web applications while mentoring junior engineers and driving testing best practices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform UI validation to ensure styling consistency and responsiveness across multiple browsers and devices using strong CSS knowledge.
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright or Cypress for web applications.
  • Use Git for version control, branching strategies, and code reviews.
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) to enable continuous testing and faster releases.
  • Collaborate with developers, UX/UI designers, and QA team members to identify, track, and resolve defects.
  • Create and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test reports.
  • Mentor junior team members and drive best practices in automation and UI testing.
  • Participate in sprint planning, requirement analysis, and design discussions to ensure testability and product quality.
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Strong knowledge of CSS for UI validation, styling consistency, and cross-browser testing.
  • Proven experience with Playwright or Cypress for automation testing.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
  • Proficiency in Git for version control and collaboration.
  • Solid understanding of web technologies (HTML, JavaScript, DOM).
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Exposure to RESTful APIs and API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with TypeScript/JavaScript for automation scripting.
  • Advanced knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured).
Skills

CI CD knowledge,git,CSS/UI Kits,playwright Cypress

About UST

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients' organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.

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