Test Automation Engineer

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We are looking for a Test Automation Engineer with 3–6 years of strong experience in Java and JavaScript/TypeScript, with hands-on expertise in Playwright. The role focuses on building scalable automation frameworks from scratch, integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, reliable releases.

What Is The Role About?

Key Responsibilities:

Test Automation & Framework Development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks from scratch using Java and/or JavaScript/TypeScript

• Develop and execute automated test suites for UI and API testing, ensuring high coverage and stability

• Implement end-to-end automation using Playwright and related automation libraries

• Ensure automation solutions follow best practices for maintainability, performance, and scalability

CI/CD & Test Execution

• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI and/or Jenkins

• Manage test execution, reporting, and traceability using JIRA, Xray, and TestRail

• Maintain automation code using Git, following best practices for branching, reviews, and version control

• Support environment configuration and test setup for consistent execution across environments

Analysis, Quality & Collaboration

• Analyze test results, identify root causes, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues efficiently

• Improve automation reliability and execution performance through continuous refactoring and optimization

• Contribute to overall test strategy, automation standards, and reporting practices

• Actively participate in requirement analysis and mapping automated tests to requirements

API & Integration Testing

• Design and execute API and integration tests using Playwright request context

• Implement authentication setup via APIs (token/session generation) to optimize test execution

• Perform contract validation, response verification, and chaining of API + UI test flows

• Maintain traceability between automated tests and requirements in JIRA/Xray/TestRail

Required Skills And Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–6 years of experience in test automation engineering

• Strong hands-on experience with Java and/or JavaScript/TypeScript

• Proven experience in automation framework design and implementation (from scratch or major enhancements)

• Hands-on expertise with Playwright for end-to-end test automation

• Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts with practical experience in GitLab CI and/or Jenkins

• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools: JIRA, Xray, TestRail

• Strong understanding of test strategies, automation best practices, and reporting

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

Preferred Skills :

• Experience with API automation (REST) and integration testing

• Familiarity with test data management, stubbing, and mocking techniques

• Exposure to Docker, containerized test execution, or cloud-based CI/CD pipelines

• Experience with parallel test execution and test optimization strategies

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar) for test environments

• Experience with performance, reliability, or non-functional testing

• Understanding of microservices-based architectures

• Familiarity with BDD frameworks or behavior-driven testing approaches

• Experience working in Agile / Scrum development environments

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–6 years of experience in test automation engineering

• Strong hands-on experience with Java and/or JavaScript/TypeScript

• Proven experience in automation framework design and implementation (from scratch or major enhancements)

• Hands-on expertise with Playwright for end-to-end test automation

• Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts with practical experience in GitLab CI and/or Jenkins

• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools: JIRA, Xray, TestRail

• Strong understanding of test strategies, automation best practices, and reporting

Preferred Skills :

• Experience with API automation (REST) and integration testing

• Familiarity with test data management, stubbing, and mocking techniques

• Exposure to Docker, containerized test execution, or cloud-based CI/CD pipelines

• Experience with parallel test execution and test optimization strategies

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar) for test environments

• Experience with performance, reliability, or non-functional testing

• Understanding of microservices-based architectures

• Familiarity with BDD frameworks or behavior-driven testing approaches

• Experience working in Agile / Scrum development environments

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