GKMIT Pvt. Ltd. - QA Engineer (Manual + Playwright Automation) - Senior I

QA Engineer is needed in Multiple, United States.

Client: GKMIT Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Multiple, RJ, in

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

At GKM IT, we are seeking a QA Engineer (Manual + Playwright Automation) - Senior I with a balanced skill set in both manual testing and Playwright-based test automation. This is an individual contributor role, ideal for someone who enjoys getting hands-on with testing, identifying edge cases, and contributing to automation in a fast-paced Agile environment. You will be working closely with developers and product teams to ensure high-quality product releases.

You will be responsible for designing, executing, and automating test cases to ensure robust product quality. You will work across both front-end and API layers, playing a critical role in our Agile development cycle by contributing to quality assurance from planning to deployment.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in software QA with hands-on exposure to both manual and automation testing.
• Ability to review product requirements and technical documentation to create detailed and structured test cases.
• Skilled in executing manual test cases for functional, regression, smoke, and exploratory testing.
• Strong experience in automating test scenarios using Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Proficiency in maintaining and enhancing test automation suites for both front-end and API layers.
• Ability to write and maintain API test scripts using Axios or similar tools.
• Knowledge of backend validation and writing basic SQL queries.
• Experience in reporting defects with detailed logs and verifying fixes.
• Capable of collaborating with developers to triage and reproduce issues.
• Actively participates in Agile ceremonies and sprint planning with QA input and estimates.
• Ensures test coverage and quality standards are maintained during CI/CD deployments.
• Comfortable using CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of assigned modules.
• Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman or Playwright fixtures.
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS (bonus points).
• Basic knowledge of Docker or containerized applications (bonus points).
• Prior experience in startup or fast-paced environments (bonus points).

Additional Information

Benefits: We don’t just hire employees—we invest in people. At GKM IT, we’ve designed a benefits experience that’s thoughtful, supportive, and actually useful. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Top-Tier Work Setup: You’ll be equipped with a premium MacBook and all the accessories you need. Great tools make great work.
• Flexible Schedules & Remote Support: Life isn’t 9-to-5. Enjoy flexible working hours, emergency work-from-home days, and utility support that makes remote life easier.
• Quarterly Performance Bonuses: We don’t believe in waiting a whole year to celebrate your success. Perform well, and you’ll see it in your paycheck—quarterly.
• Learning is Funded Here: Conferences, courses, certifications—if it helps you grow, we’ve got your back. We even offer a dedicated educational allowance.
• Family-First Culture: Your loved ones matter to us too. From birthday and anniversary vouchers (Amazon, BookMyShow) to maternity and paternity leaves—we’re here for life outside work.
• Celebrations & Gifting, The GKM IT Way: Onboarding hampers, festive goodies (Diwali, Holi, New Year), and company anniversary surprises—it’s always celebration season here.
• Team Bonding Moments: We love food, and we love people. Quarterly lunches, dinners, and fun company retreats help us stay connected beyond the screen.
• Healthcare That Has You Covered: Enjoy comprehensive health insurance for you and your family—because peace of mind shouldn’t be optional.
• Extra Rewards for Extra Effort: Weekend work doesn’t go unnoticed, and great referrals don’t go unrewarded. From incentives to bonuses—you’ll feel appreciated.