Seeking a skilled Automation Testing QA Consultant in Hyderabad with a blend of automation expertise and robust functional testing knowledge. This role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality software delivery through advanced test automation frameworks, while also contributing actively to manual and exploratory testing efforts. Join our team to drive quality across the software development lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining automation test frameworks and scripts. Perform comprehensive functional, regression, integration, and system testing. Analyze business requirements to create detailed test scenarios and cases.

Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and business analysts to embed quality throughout the SDLC. Execute automated test suites and analyze results to pinpoint defects. Conduct manual testing when automation is not feasible. Contribute to test planning, estimation, and risk assessment.

Track and report defects using standard tools, ensuring timely resolution. Maintain test coverage and traceability, adhering to QA standards. Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. Leverage AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and code quality.

Must-have skills encompass strong experience in automation testing tools like Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, or Playwright. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript is essential. Experience with test frameworks like TestNG, JUnit, Mocha, or PyTest is required.

Candidates should possess experience in API Automation using REST Assured, Postman, or Karate, and knowledge of CI/CD tools including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. A strong understanding of functional testing, including test case design techniques and defect management tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps, is also crucial.

Familiarity with BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow), performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling), mobile testing (Appium), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and Agile/Scrum methodologies are considered beneficial. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills are key, alongside a quality-focused mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.