UI Automation Test Engineer

Job Description: UI Automation Test Engineer 

Experience: 2 to 4 years

Salary budget: upto 8 LPA

Notice: immediate to 30 days

Location; chennai

Key Responsibilities: 

 Develop, maintain, and execute automated tests for user interfaces (UI) using

industry-standard tools and frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, Cypress,

Appium). (Preferable - Playwright) 

 Design test plans and test cases based on functional and non-functional UI

requirements. 

 Collaborate with software developers, product managers, and quality assurance

team members to identify test scenarios and ensure comprehensive UI test

coverage. 

 Implement test automation scripts using scripting languages such as Java,

Python. 

 Integrate automated tests into continuous integration/continuous deployment

(CI/CD) pipelines for efficient and reliable UI testing. 

 Perform manual testing as needed, especially for exploratory testing or scenarios

where automation is not yet feasible. 

 Identify, report, and track UI bugs and defects using issue tracking systems (e.g.,

Jira, Bugzilla), working closely with development teams to ensure timely

resolution. 

 Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on the UI's testability,

maintainability, and accessibility. 

 Stay updated on emerging trends, tools, and technologies in UI testing and

automation, incorporating best practices into the testing process. 

 Contribute to the improvement of UI testing processes, methodologies, and tools

within the organization. 

Qualifications: 

 Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field

(or equivalent experience). 

 Proven experience (2 to 4 years) in software testing, with a focus on UI

automation. 

 Strong understanding of web development concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). 

 Proficiency in at least one scripting language commonly used in UI test

automation (e.g., Java, Python). 

 Experience with UI automation frameworks like Playwright, Selenium, Cypress,

Appium, or similar. (Preferable - Playwright) 

 Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices

and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD). 

 Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail. 

 Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively

in a team environment. 

 Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced

environment. 

 Experience with agile software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum,

Kanban) is a plus 

Preferred Qualifications: 

 Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB Certified Tester) or relevant API

testing certifications. 

 Experience with performance testing and load testing of APIs using tools like

JMeter or Gatling. 

 Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration

tools like Kubernetes. 

 Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and

their respective API services. 

 Experience working with microservices architectures and distributed systems. 

 Understanding of security testing principles and techniques for APIs (e.g.,

OWASP API Security Top 10).