Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• We’re seeking a hands-on QA Automation Engineer with deep expertise in Playwright (TypeScript / JavaScript) and API automation using tools like Rest Assured, Playwright, or Pytest, and programming proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript, Java, or Python.

  The ideal candidate will also have strong experience in framework design, performance, security, and AI-driven testing, collaborating closely with Product, Development, DevOps, SRE, and Business teams to deliver intelligent, scalable digital solutions.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop automation frameworks from scratch using Playwright, Rest Assured, or Pytest.

  • Build comprehensive API automation suites (REST / GraphQL) with schema validation and reusable components.

  • Implement AI-driven testing features such as self-healing locators, intelligent test generation, and predictive defect analytics.

  • Conduct performance testing using K6, Gatling, or JMeter, identifying bottlenecks and recommending optimizations.

  • Partner with DevSecOps and SRE to embed security and resilience checks within CI/CD pipelines.

  • Execute automation tests on cloud platforms (BrowserStack / LambdaTest) for cross-browser validation.

  • Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) to enable continuous validation.

  • Collaborate with Product, Dev, DevOps, and Business teams to define test strategies, quality gates, and acceptance criteria.

  • Generate detailed test dashboards and analytics reports for visibility and decision-making.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum 5+ years of QA Automation experience with focus on Web & API automation.

• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright, Rest Assured, or Pytest for Web and API automation.

• Programming proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript, Java, or Python.

• Should know how to test APIs using Postman or SoapUI for functional and quick validations.

• Proven experience in designing and developing automation frameworks from scratch.

• Solid understanding of API testing, JSON schema validation, and service mocking.

• Exposure to AI-powered or self-healing automation frameworks.

• Proficiency in performance testing (K6 / Gatling / JMeter).

• Knowledge of application security testing and OWASP Top 10.

• Familiarity with cloud execution farms (BrowserStack / LambdaTest).

• Expertise in CI/CD integration and Dockerized environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Experience in banking, fintech, or digital transformation projects.

• Familiarity with AI/ML-based test analytics and quality insights.

• Experience in analysing logs and metrics to identify root causes and resolve issues.

• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills.

• Self-driven and ownership-oriented, able to work independently with minimal supervision.