QA Engineer (Appium + WebdriverIO)

QA Engineer
Experience: 2–4 Years
Work Location: Remote / Surat
Employment Type: Full-Time
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in QA practices, hands-on experience with test case design and execution, and working knowledge of automation frameworks. You will work closely with senior team members while progressively building expertise in automation-first and AI-assisted testing.
Key Responsibilities
Design, write, execute, and maintain comprehensive test cases and test scenarios.
Perform manual and automation testing across web and/or mobile applications.
Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright for web applications and/or Appium + WebdriverIO for mobile applications.
Work with JavaScript/Node.js for test automation.
Identify, document, track, and report defects throughout the defect lifecycle.
Prioritise defects based on severity, impact, and business requirements.
Collaborate with developers, product teams, and senior QA engineers to ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle.
Follow established SDLC, STLC, and Agile processes.
Contribute to increasing automation coverage and improving overall testing efficiency.
Support release validation and help identify potential quality risks before production deployment.
Explore and effectively use AI-assisted tools to improve test creation, execution, analysis, and defect identification.
Maintain clear and well-documented testing reports, results, and quality metrics.
Required Skills & Qualifications
2–4 years of experience in QA/testing, with exposure to both manual and automation testing.
Strong understanding of test case design, test execution, and defect management.
Working knowledge of automation using:
Playwright for web applications, and/or
Appium + WebdriverIO for mobile applications.
Hands-on or working knowledge of JavaScript/Node.js.
Good understanding of Defect Lifecycle, defect prioritisation, and reporting.
Understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to adopt and experiment with AI tools for software testing and QA workflows.
Preferred Skills
Basic exposure to performance testing tools such as k6 or JMeter.
Basic understanding of security testing tools such as OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite.
Familiarity with BDD (Behavior-Driven Development).
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution.
Basic understanding of database testing and SQL.
Experience working in client-facing, consulting, or project delivery environments.
Exposure to modern QA practices and automation-first testing approaches.
Business Impact
In This Role, You Will Directly Contribute To
Predictable and reliable releases across client projects.
Reducing defect leakage into production.
Faster delivery through increasing test automation coverage.
Improving overall product quality and testing efficiency.
Building client confidence through reliable, transparent, and well-documented QA processes.
Supporting the team in moving toward a more automation-first and AI-assisted QA environment.
Skills: mobile,web,automation,testing,agile,design,mobile applications,appium

Work arrangement
Yes