Automation Engineer
First seen by Alion on Oct 10, 2026.
Note : Interviews for this position, based in Chennai, are in-person (F2F) only. Apply only if you presently live and work in Chennai.
We are looking for a highly skilled Automation Engineer - QA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with automation frameworks, modern testing tools, and development of best practices. This role requires a combination of technical proficiency, architectural understanding, and innovative thinking to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
Mandatory Requirements :
- Total Experience : 6 - 9 years (preferred)
- Playwright Automation : At least 2 years of hands-on experience using Playwright
- Programming Skills (Mandatory) : TypeScript : At least 2-3 years of experience
- Manual Testing : 1 - 2 years of hands-on testing experience.
- Jenkins : Understanding of pipeline configuration and execution.
- Test Automation Frameworks : Proven experience in designing and developing Playwright frameworks from scratch.
- Tools : Experience with Jira
- Communication & Client Interaction : Strong stakeholder management, troubleshooting, debugging, and communication skills with the ability to work independently.
- Candidates should demonstrate ownership, accountability, and the ability to perform as an independent contributor.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design and implement end-to-end automation frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript to accelerate the testing lifecycle and ensure consistent product quality.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated test suites into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, enabling rapid feedback loops and continuous deployment.
- Execute comprehensive manual testing for complex features where automation is not yet feasible, ensuring no critical edge cases are overlooked.
- Manage defect lifecycles within Jira, providing detailed documentation and root cause analysis to facilitate quick resolution by engineering teams.
Overall Profile Expectation :
The client is specifically looking for professionals who bring a strong Playwright Automation (Javascript/Type script) experience and can contribute effectively with minimal onboarding. Candidates should possess solid hands-on experience in automation framework development, strong technical fundamentals, and the confidence to interact directly with clients and stakeholders.
Skills
Software Quality Assurance, Testing, Automation Testing, Manual Testing, Software Testing Tools, TypeScript, Jenkins, Playwright Testing