Job Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled and analytical Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Automation with 4-6 years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Playwright with TypeScript or Selenium with Java, along with strong exposure to API automation, CI/CD pipelines, and modern testing strategies.
This role requires close collaboration with engineering, QA, and product teams to build scalable automation solutions, strengthen regression coverage, and ensure robust product quality across releases.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for UI and API testing.
- Build and execute automated test scripts using Playwright (TypeScript) or Selenium (Java).
- Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and reusable test data supporting functional and regression testing.
- Perform API automation using frameworks such as RestAssured, SuperTest, or equivalent.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and support continuous testing practices.
- Participate in requirement reviews, design discussions, and provide input on testability and automation feasibility.
- Troubleshoot failures, analyze logs, and support engineering teams in root cause analysis.
- Maintain detailed documentation of testing activities, defects, and automation artifacts.
- Continuously improve automation coverage and recommend best practices, tools, and frameworks.
Core Technical Skills (Must Have)
- Automation Frameworks: Playwright with TypeScript OR Selenium with Java (must have expertise in one).
- Programming Skills: Strong proficiency in TypeScript or Java.
- API Automation: Hands-on experience with Postman, RestAssured, Playwright API testing, or similar tools.
- CI/CD: Exposure to Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar systems.
- Database: Solid understanding of SQL queries for data and backend validation.
- Version Control: Experience working with Git-based workflows.
- Agile: Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and participating in sprint ceremonies.
Good To Have Skills
- Experience with frameworks like Cypress, WebdriverIO, or Katalon.
- Exposure to performance testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling.
- Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or SpecFlow.
- Familiarity with mocking frameworks and test data automation approaches
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