About the job
Qodeworld is looking for a Lead QA Automation Engineer to join the team in New York, NY. This role centers on designing, building, and maintaining automated test scripts for both web and mobile platforms. The position takes responsibility for end-to-end testing, automating regression suites, and producing clear, actionable test reports.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain automation test scripts using Selenium with Java, TestNG, and the Page Object Model pattern.
- Plan, build, and execute comprehensive test scripts for new and existing features.
- Work with relational databases, especially Microsoft SQL Server, to validate data and test scenarios.
- Oversee the creation, upkeep, and execution of test scripts, with experience integrating Azure/TFS considered a plus.
- Create detailed and accurate test reports to support release decisions.
- Track and manage defects using JIRA or similar tools.
- Maintain and enhance the Automation Testing Framework.
- Collaborate in an Agile environment, working with developers, business analysts, and product owners to support early testing (shift-left approach).
- Prioritize tasks and adapt to changing project needs.
- Develop test plans, test suites, and both manual and automated test cases for assigned changes.
- Communicate clearly with team members, project managers, and clients as needed.
Essential Skills
- Strong object-oriented programming skills with significant experience in Java.
- Expertise in Selenium for automation testing.
- Hands-on experience with TestNG and the Page Object Model (POM).
- Familiarity with Playwright and SpecFlow.
- Solid SQL knowledge.
- Proven ability in automation testing and framework maintenance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with API testing.
- Background in manual testing.
- Exposure to mobile application testing.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of experience in systems or application development.
- B. Tech, B. E, M. Tech, or MCA degree from a recognized university, ideally in Computer Science.

