Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Automation Test Engineer with over 5 years of hands-on expertise in developing and executing automated test scripts using tools like Playwright, Selenium, and other modern automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will play a key role in enhancing our testing strategies, improving test coverage, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. Experience with JIRA/Azure DevOps for test management and defect tracking is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, and other testing tools
• Create and execute automated test scripts for UI, API, and End-to-End (E2E) testing
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Perform test data setup, environment configuration, and troubleshoot automation issues
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to understand features and identify test automation needs
• Conduct cross-browser and cross-platform testing to ensure compatibility
• Track and manage test cases, execution results, and defects using JIRA
• Monitor test executions, analyze results, and report defects with clear documentation in JIRA
• Implement performance and load testing where necessary
• Continuously optimize test scripts, improve execution speed, and enhance framework scalability
• Mentor junior testers and share best practices with the team

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in automation testing with tools like Playwright and Selenium
• Strong knowledge of programming languages like JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Java
• Experience with testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or Supertest
• Hands-on experience in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Proficiency in JIRA for defect tracking, test case management, and reporting
• Solid understanding of testing concepts: Smoke, Regression, Integration, and Performance Testing
• Proficiency in version control tools such as Git
• Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in agile teams

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like Azure
• Familiarity with behaviour-driven development (BDD) tools like Cucumber
• Understanding of monitoring tools and reporting dashboards

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Certified Selenium Professional) are a plus

Location: PAN India