Automation Test Engineer

Automation Test Engineer

Seeking a skilled Automation Test Engineer with strong expertise in Playwright, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern testing practices. The ideal candidate will have experience building scalable automation frameworks, executing end-to-end testing, and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines in an Agile environment. The selected candidate should have the ability to start within a short notice period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts using Playwright
• Build and enhance scalable and reusable automation frameworks
• Execute end-to-end, regression, and smoke testing
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage across UI (frontend) and API/backend systems
• Perform API testing using Postman/REST services
• Integrate automation tests into CI/CD pipelines (Git, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Analyze test failures, troubleshoot issues, and identify root causes
• Generate and maintain test reports using tools like Allure and Playwright reports
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and support Scrum-based delivery
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, Scrum Masters, and Test Leads
• Support functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, and UAT

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5–7 years of experience in test automation and QA engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright automation tool
• Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript
• Experience with JIRA for defect tracking and project management
• Solid understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Experience in API testing (Postman/REST)
• Knowledge of CI/CD integration and version control tools

Top 3 Required Skills:

• Playwright
• GenAI exposure
• Microsoft Copilot

Soft Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Self-starter with high motivation and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Good documentation and organizational capabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with modern test reporting frameworks (Allure)
• Exposure to AI/GenAI-driven testing or productivity tools like Copilot
• Experience working with distributed/global teams