Senior Software Test Engineer- Automation (TS & PW)

Baner, Pune, Maharashtra, India Department Quality Assurance Job posted on Jun 05, 2025 Employment type Permanent Role and Responsibilities: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive QA Engineer to join our team and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of software quality. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the functionality, usability, and reliability of our applications across the software development lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: 1. Quality Assurance Throughout SDLC: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance. 2. Test Plan Design and Execution: Create comprehensive test plans and test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements. Execute manual and automated tests to validate software functionality. 3. Defect Management: Identify, log, and track defects using appropriate tools. Work closely with developers and stakeholders to resolve issues and verify fixes. 4. Automated Testing: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright and JavaScript to improve regression testing efficiency. 5. CI/CD Monitoring: Monitor and analyze continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline failures. Investigate root causes and coordinate with development teams to ensure timely resolutions. 6. Accessibility Testing: Perform accessibility validation using screen readers such as NVDA to ensure compliance with accessibility standards and inclusive design practices. 7. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain thorough documentation of test cases, test results, and defect reports. Provide clear, actionable feedback to development and product teams. Required Technical Skills: 1. Testing and Automation: Proficiency in Playwright for browser automation testing using Typescript. 2. Version Control: Experience with Git for source code management. 3. CI/CD Tools: Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for managing test pipelines, work items, and deployment workflows. 4. Database Skills: Strong knowledge of SQL for data validation and backend testing. 5 Accessibility Tools: Experience working with NVDA or other screen readers for accessibility compliance.