Senior QA Engineer

Senior Test Automation Engineer

Experience Range

Overall experience: 6+ years (QA Automation)

Web/API/Mobile Automation: 3+ years
(Playwright/Cypress - Must)

Framework Development/Enhancement: 2+ years

Job Location
– Ahmedabad, Gujarat (WFO)

Introduction to Codal

Codal is an award-winning web design and development consultancy that helps enterprise organizations solve complex problems and accelerate growth through elegant, data-driven digital solutions. Our areas of expertise include application modernization, e-commerce, UX/UI design, product strategy, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.

At Codal, you'll collaborate with some of the most innovative organizations in the world and work on cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of design and software development. You'll also be part of a community that promotes long-term success, not just for our clients, but for each other. We'll help you develop a professional roadmap that takes your career to new heights.

Who you'll be working with

You'll join our advanced QA engineering team as a senior contributor responsible for automation strategy, framework design, and mentorship. Collaborating with global development and DevOps teams, you'll ensure high test coverage, fast feedback cycles, and reliable releases.

What you'll be doing

• Design and build scalable, reusable, and maintainable test automation frameworks
• Implement data-driven, keyword-driven, or hybrid test automation strategies
• Lead and contribute to automation for Web UI, API, and Mobile platforms using Playwright, Cypress
• Estimate the size of QA automation backlog items and evaluate technical feasibility
• Conduct automation code reviews, maintain coding standards, and provide feedback
• Identify and troubleshoot complex test issues and work with development teams for resolution
• Document automation strategies, architecture, and reusable libraries
• Own automation best practices and introduce new tools where applicable
• Stay updated with evolving automation trends and propose enhancements

What you'll need to be successful (Requirements)

Must have skills:

• Hands-on experience in test automation
• Proficient in
  JavaScript, TypeScript
• Deep understanding of tools like
  Playwright, Cypress
• Experience designing test automation frameworks from scratch
• Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to mentor, guide, and review code from junior engineers
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams

Should have skills:

• Strong grasp of test design techniques and automation strategies
• Familiarity with performance, security, and mobile testing
• Knowledge of Git, branching strategies, and build tools like Maven or NPM
• Experience with reporting tools like Allure or ExtentReports

Nice to have skills:

• Exposure to containerized testing (Docker)
• Experience with cloud-based testing platforms (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipeline

Need another reason to hit the "apply" button?

• Codal is a global agency with over 200 employees and offices in the US, UK, and India
• We regularly host happy hours, dinners, excursions, and other company events to unwind after a hard day at work
• Company-sponsored lunch every Wednesday
• A cricket team that regularly participates in city cricket leagues specific to Ahmedabad's IT companies
• Office located in a prime area in Ahmedabad with a restaurant, lawn, café, and modern amenities
• Flexible working hours
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage for employees and dependents
• Maternity/Paternity Leave: Additional time off and support for new parents
• Professional Development: Training, workshops, and conferences to grow your skills
• Accidental Insurance for all employees

We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.