Job Title: Senior Automation Test Engineer (Selenium / Cypress / Playwright)
Location: Mysore/Kochi/Bangalore
Experience: 6+ Years
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Automation Test Engineer with proven expertise in Java Selenium, as well as modern front-end testing tools like Cypress and Playwright. You will be responsible for creating scalable automation frameworks, executing tests across web and API layers, and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines in Agile environments.
Key Responsibilities:
β’ Design and develop automation frameworks using Selenium (Java), Cypress (JavaScript/TypeScript), and Playwright.
β’ Collaborate with developers and QA teams to define and implement test strategies across UI and API layers.
β’ Automate test cases for functional, regression, and integration testing for web applications.
β’ Perform cross-browser, cross-platform, and responsive testing.
β’ Build and maintain scalable test scripts and integrate them with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
β’ Conduct API testing using REST Assured or Postman and validate backend services.
β’ Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.
β’ Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and ensure quality across releases.
Required Skills:
β’ 6+ years of experience in test automation with expertise in Java Selenium.
β’ 2+ years of hands-on experience with Cypress and/or Playwright.
β’ Strong understanding of modern automation frameworks like POM, BDD, or hybrid models.
β’ Proficiency in scripting and writing automation tests in Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
β’ Experience in API automation testing using REST Assured, Postman, or SuperTest.
β’ Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
β’ Solid grasp of Agile methodologies and working in a Scrum team.
β’ Version control using Git or Bitbucket.
Preferred Qualifications:
β’ Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud-based testing platforms (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
β’ Performance testing experience with tools like JMeter or K6 is a plus.
β’ ISTQB Certification or equivalent is an added advantage.