QA Automation Playwright - Senior Engineer

Job Description:

Mandatory Skills:

• Junit
• TestNG
• C#
• API Automation
• Cucumber
• Playwright

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and enhance scalable, extensible automation frameworks for UI, API, and mobile testing using Java/C#/Python with strong OOPS and design principles.
• Lead UI automation and API testing initiatives using Playwright, Robot Framework, REST, and SOAP services to ensure comprehensive functional and integration test coverage.
• Define automation strategy including toolchain, framework architecture, and test coverage optimization across microservices and distributed systems.
• Implement advanced BDD/TDD practices to improve collaboration, traceability, and maintainability of test suites.
• Lead integration of automation with CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and optimize pipelines for parallel execution and faster feedback.
• Own automation architecture and outcomes, including execution reliability, coverage effectiveness, and CI/CD feedback quality.
• Architect robust data-driven and keyword-driven frameworks with centralized reporting and analytics.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and enforce standards for XPath strategies, synchronization, and test stability.
• Drive database and API validation strategies ensure consistency across services and environments.
• Mentor engineers, conduct technical sessions, and uplift team capabilities in automation, frameworks, and best practices.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Demonstrates ownership in driving quality initiatives and testing excellence.
• Collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders for successful delivery.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to complex testing challenges.
• Communicates proactively to ensure stakeholder alignment and transparency.
• Mentors team members and promote knowledge sharing across testing practices.
• Ensures end-to-end quality delivery through effective test ownership.
• Drives innovation in testing strategies, processes, and automation adoption.
• Adapts effectively to changing requirements and testing priorities.
• Maintains attention to detail in testing, validation, and defect management.
• Takes initiative in improving test coverage, processes, and quality practices.

Skills

API Automation, Cucumber, Playwright