Automation Test Engineer

job title: automation test engineer (playwright)
experience: 3–5 years

work location: Kollumangudi

we are hiring a skilled automation test engineer with strong hands-on experience in playwright using javascript/typescript. the role involves designing scalable automation frameworks, ensuring high-quality product delivery, and driving continuous improvement in qa processes.

• design and maintain end-to-end automation scripts using playwright (js/ts).
• build scalable automation frameworks for web and api testing.
• develop reusable, maintainable, and modular automation components.

• analyze requirements and convert them into automation test cases.
• integrate automated suites into ci/cd pipelines (github actions, jenkins, azure devops, etc.).
• execute automated suites, analyze failures, and provide quick feedback to developers.

• perform functional, regression, smoke, and integration testing through automation.
• work with developers to reproduce, debug, and resolve issues.
• ensure optimal test coverage for new features and enhancements.

• maintain clear documentation of test scripts, frameworks, and processes.
• provide structured reports on test execution, defects, and automation coverage.

• playwright automation
• javascript / typescript
• web testing

• version control
• ci/cd pipelines
• api automation
• test reporting
• defect analysis

• strong hands-on experience with playwright for ui automation (mandatory).
• experience with web automation; api automation experience is a plus.
• knowledge of test design techniques and automation best practices.
• experience with git/github/bitbucket.
• familiarity with reporting tools (allure, extent, playwright test reporter).

• strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• clear communication and collaboration skills.
• ability to work independently.
• continuous learning mindset.

• exposure to cypress, selenium, or mobile automation.
• experience with api testing tools (postman / axios / supertest).
• basic understanding of docker, aws, or similar cloud environments.

bachelor's degree in computer science, it, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).