Senior QA Automation Engineer

TCS•Austin, TX

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Automation Engineer with prior Apple experience to design, build, and maintain robust automated testing frameworks. The role focuses on ensuring the highest quality of software delivery across UI, API, and performance layers in a fast‑paced, enterprise environment.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in Python and Core Java for test automation.
Expertise in Selenium and automated QA tools (TestComplete).
Experience in Data Protection with Quality Assurance.
Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps integration.
Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
8–10 years of QA automation experience.
Prior Apple experience is mandatory.
Proven track record of delivering enterprise‑grade automation frameworks and test strategies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cypress, Playwright, Appium for modern automation.
Knowledge of Karate, Rest Assured, Postman for API testing.
Familiarity with performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, k6).
Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

Leverage prior Apple experience to lead QA automation initiatives.
Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for UI, API, and performance testing.
Write and execute automated test scripts using Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium.
Develop and maintain API test automation using Rest Assured, Postman, or Karate.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
Define test strategy and planning — scope, approach, and coverage for complex features.
Conduct code reviews for test scripts and mentor junior QA engineers.
Perform performance and load testing using JMeter, Gatling, or k6.
Collaborate with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to ensure shift‑left testing practices.
Track and report test coverage, defect metrics, and quality KPIs to stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and best practices.