Role Description We are looking for a QA Automation Test Engineer to join the Vivino QA Team, reporting to the Head of QA. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain scalable and robust automation solutions across mobile (iOS/Android), web, and backend systems, while also contributing to manual testing efforts when required. You will collaborate closely with developers and cross-functional teams to continuously improve quality processes and automation efficiency. Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in Automation and Manual Testing - Strong foundation in testing concepts, techniques, and methodologies - Hands-on experience in functional and non-functional testing - Strong understanding of test automation frameworks and design patterns - Experience testing Mobile, Web, API, and Database applications - Hands-on experience in automation test design, test data preparation, and execution - Experience developing automation scripts using BDD approaches and wrapper libraries - Hands-on experience with tools such as Appium, Selenium, Katalon Studio, or similar - Ruby experience preferred; strong Python/Java automation engineers who are ready to switch to Ruby will be considered. - Experience working in Agile/Scrum and DevOps environments - Ability to write SQL queries for database validation and testing - Familiarity with Git, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines - Exposure to AI tools for QA is a plus - Strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement - Education: BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field Requirements - Design, implement, and maintain scalable, configurable, and robust test automation solutions for mobile, web, and backend applications - Analyze requirements and translate them into effective automation test scope, scenarios, and coverage. - Improve and optimize existing automation tests to increase efficiency and effectiveness. - Work closely with developers to provide technical input, identify and report defects, and ensure issues are resolved efficiently. - Coordinate with onshore and offshore teams for requirements gathering and testing activities. - Participate in manual testing activities when required and manage related QA tasks. - Actively contribute to team development and align with organizational culture. - Contribute to QA, AI, and automation initiatives aimed at modernizing and optimizing quality processes. - Develop and maintain automation using the Ruby + Appium + Selenium technology stack. - Monitor QA CI/CD pipelines and promptly analyze and address pipeline test failures.