Senior QA Automation Engineer (.NET/C#)

About the job

Job Title: Senior QA Automation Engineer (.NET/C#)

Location: Coimbatore

Experience: 7+ Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer with 7+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in C#, .NET, xUnit, Playwright, and Applitools, with a proven track record of designing and maintaining automation frameworks. Experience with Java, Selenium, and TestNG is highly desirable. The role involves working closely with development teams to ensure high-quality software delivery through robust automated and manual testing practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using C#, .NET, xUnit, and Playwright.
• Create and execute automated test scripts for web applications.
• Perform visual validation testing using Applitools.
• Develop and maintain regression, smoke, sanity, and end-to-end test suites.
• Collaborate with Developers, Product Owners, and QA team members to understand requirements and define test strategies.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release activities.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams to resolve issues.
• Perform API and database testing where required.
• Continuously improve test automation coverage, reliability, and execution efficiency.
• Contribute to QA best practices, standards, and process improvements.

Required Skills

• 7+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance.
• Strong hands-on experience with C# and .NET.
• Expertise in Playwright automation framework.
• Experience with xUnit for test automation.
• Experience with Applitools for visual testing.
• Strong understanding of test automation architecture and framework design.
• Experience in web application testing.
• Knowledge of API testing and database validation.
• Experience with Git and version control systems.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience with Java, Selenium WebDriver, and TestNG.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of performance, security, and accessibility testing.
• Experience mentoring junior QA engineers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.