Automation Test Engineer - Python/Playwright Testing

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts using tools such as , Locust, JMeter, Playwright, Appium, or similar.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA team members to identify test requirements and define automation strategies.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, API, and performance testing through automation.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, etc.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain test data and environments required for automation.
• Contribute to improving overall QA processes and best practices.
• Create test documentation including test plans, reports, and metrics for stakeholders.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in software testing with a focus on automation.
• Strong programming/scripting knowledge in Python, JavaScript, or Java.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools/frameworks like Locust, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit, Robot Framework, or Appium.
• Experience in API testing (Postman, REST Assured, etc.
• Good understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  

Good To Have

• Experience with cloud-based testing platforms (e., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling).
• Exposure to containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• ISTQB or other QA-related certification.