Test Automation Engineer

We are looking for a Test Automation Engineer with 3–6 years of strong experience in Java and JavaScript/TypeScript, with hands-on expertise in Playwright. The role focuses on building scalable automation frameworks from scratch, integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, reliable releases. Key Responsibilities: Test Automation & Framework Development - Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks from scratch using Java and/or JavaScript/TypeScript - Develop and execute automated test suites for UI and API testing, ensuring high coverage and stability - Implement end-to-end automation using Playwright and related automation libraries - Ensure automation solutions follow best practices for maintainability, performance, and scalability CI/CD & Test Execution - Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI and/or Jenkins - Manage test execution, reporting, and traceability using JIRA, Xray, and TestRail - Maintain automation code using Git, following best practices for branching, reviews, and version control - Support environment configuration and test setup for consistent execution across environments Analysis, Quality & Collaboration - Analyze test results, identify root causes, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues efficiently - Improve automation reliability and execution performance through continuous refactoring and optimization - Contribute to overall test strategy, automation standards, and reporting practices - Actively participate in requirement analysis and mapping automated tests to requirements API & Integration Testing - Design and execute API and integration tests using Playwright request context - Implement authentication setup via APIs (token/session generation) to optimize test execution - Perform contract validation, response verification, and chaining of API + UI test flows - Maintain traceability between automated tests and requirements in JIRA/Xray/TestRail Required Skills & Experience - 3–6 years of experience in test automation engineering - Strong hands-on experience with Java and/or JavaScript/TypeScript - Proven experience in automation framework design and implementation (from scratch or major enhancements) - Hands-on expertise with Playwright for end-to-end test automation - Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts with practical experience in GitLab CI and/or Jenkins - Experience with test management and defect tracking tools: JIRA, Xray, TestRail - Strong understanding of test strategies, automation best practices, and reporting Preferred Skills : - Experience with API automation (REST) and integration testing - Familiarity with test data management, stubbing, and mocking techniques - Exposure to Docker, containerized test execution, or cloud-based CI/CD pipelines - Experience with parallel test execution and test optimization strategies - Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar) for test environments - Experience with performance, reliability, or non-functional testing - Understanding of microservices-based architectures - Familiarity with BDD frameworks or behavior-driven testing approaches - Experience working in Agile / Scrum development environments