Seeking a skilled Automation Testing QA Consultant with a strong blend of automation expertise and comprehensive functional testing knowledge. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software through robust test automation frameworks. The consultant will also actively engage in manual and exploratory testing efforts.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects and drive quality across the software development lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining automation test frameworks and scripts. You will perform various testing types such as functional, regression, integration, and system testing. Collaborating with developers, product owners, and business analysts to embed quality throughout the SDLC is crucial.

Further duties involve executing automated test suites, analyzing results, and identifying defects. Manual testing will be conducted where automation isn't feasible. Participation in test planning, estimation, and risk assessment is expected. You will track and report defects using standard tools and ensure test coverage and adherence to QA standards. Integration into CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and leveraging AI-assisted tools to boost productivity are also key aspects of this role.

Essential skills encompass strong automation testing experience with tools like Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, or Playwright, coupled with proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript. Familiarity with test frameworks like TestNG, JUnit, Mocha, or PyTest, and API automation tools like REST Assured, Postman, or Karate is required. Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps is also a must.

Functional testing expertise is vital, including a solid understanding of test case design techniques and experience in smoke, sanity, regression, and UAT support. The ability to interpret and validate business workflows and user journeys, alongside hands-on experience with defect management tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps, is necessary. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are paramount for success in this fast-paced, collaborative environment.