Automation Engineer - Playwright & Typescript

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.