Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks using C#, Playwright, and Azure DevOps.
Implement and manage UI and API test automation across multiple environments (DEV, QA, PROD).
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Pipelines, ensuring fast feedback loops.
Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA leads during backlog refinement and sprint planning.
Conduct cross-browser and responsive testing across modern devices and platforms.
Write clean, maintainable, and reusable automation code with proper logging, error handling, and reporting.
Lead automation efforts for new features and enhancements, ensuring zero regression in production.
Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in test automation and quality engineering.
Provide actionable insights via test reports and metrics during Go/No-Go meetings.

Required Skills & Experience:

6+ years of experience in Software Testing / QA Engineering, with a strong focus on test automation.
Expert-level proficiency in C# must have written and maintained complex automation scripts and frameworks.
Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (AzDo) including pipelines, repositories, test plans, and release management.
Proven experience in UI automation using Playwright (preferred) or equivalent frameworks like Selenium (with WebDriver), Cypress, or Puppeteer.
Strong experience with API testing using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or RestAssured (C#).
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.
Experience in test data management, test environment setup, and environment orchestration.
Understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON/XML, and web protocols (HTTP/HTTPS).
Experience with test reporting and dashboarding (e.g., using Azure DevOps Test Plans, Allure, or custom dashboards).

Test Automation Specialist