Automation QA Engineer

About the Role:

5+ years of experience in Performance and Automation Testing, with Strong Design experience. develop, and execute performance test scripts using LoadRunner and JMeter for both UI and API layers.Efficient in test automation using Selenium WebDriver-JAVA and Playwright.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using Selenium and Java.

• Hands-on experience with Playwright test automation for web application testing and end-to-end validation.

• Build automation frameworks from scratch and enhance existing frameworks as needed.

• Collaborate closely with developers, QA engineers, and product managers to identify, triage, and resolve issues.

• Maintain and update existing automated test scripts to align with application changes.

• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and provide detailed defect reports to development teams.

• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and scalable test code.

• Research, evaluate, and recommend new automation tools, practices, and frameworks to enhance testing efficiency.

• Develop effective testing strategies for complex or challenging features.

• Work within Agile methodologies and contribute to sprint planning, grooming, and retrospectives.

• Provide leadership within the QA team, supporting test planning and mentoring team members.
  

Team Playing and Effective Project Communication

• Control and carry out scheduled tasks daily, including following up on time consumption with the Project Manager and the observance of entered contractual agreements.

• Effectively communicate with your Line Manager and relevant Project Manager on an on-going basis, informing them of relevant issues with own activities, possible scope change, expected budget over-run and other affairs that may be relevant.

• Participate in internal and external project meetings as requested.  

Develop Yourself and Columbus

• Keep up to date with changes/developments in the software testing and in industry best practices, through self-learning, training, and research.

• Keep up to date with the development of the Columbus offerings and all relevant associated products.

• Provide support to your peers, your project team, and the wider Columbus team for your specific areas of expertise.

• Contribute to the continuous development of your team, the Company, and the Group organization, through knowledge sharing.

• Ensure that the Columbus business culture and values, which are the basis for our success, are maintained and developed further.

• Display great team spirit & loyalty towards colleagues whilst maintaining a high-performance.

About Columbus

Columbus is a global IT services and consulting corporation with more than 2,200 employees serving our customers worldwide. We bring digital transformation into your business and position you to thrive far into the future. We offer a comprehensive solution portfolio with deep industry knowledge, extensive technology expertise and profound customer insight. We have proven this through 29 years of experience serving more than 5,000 customers worldwide.