Senior Test Automation Engineer

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
Apr 21, 2025
Apr 21, 2026
Hybrid
Full-Time
8 Years
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer with a strong background in both manual and automated testing, as well as test strategy development. This role is ideal for a quality-focused professional who has a passion for automation, thrives in collaborative environments, and is eager to contribute to the delivery of high-quality, scalable software.

You’ll play a key role in developing and maintaining robust test automation frameworks using Java and JavaScript-based tools, especially focusing on modern frameworks like Playwright. If you're enthusiastic about building reliable automation suites and improving continuous testing processes, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Planning

  • Define and implement comprehensive test strategies tailored to project needs.
  • Develop detailed test plans, outlining scope, testing approach, resources, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure testing aligns with business requirements.

Automation Development

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reusable automated test scripts.
  • Use modern JavaScript-based automation tools, with a strong emphasis on Playwright for both UI and non-UI testing.
  • Contribute to the continuous enhancement of our custom test automation framework built on Java and JavaScript.
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring fast feedback loops.

Test Execution & Maintenance

  • Execute various types of testing, including end-to-end, smoke, regression, and integration tests.
  • Analyze test results, identify bugs, and work closely with developers and product owners to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
  • Regularly maintain and refactor test scripts to ensure reliability, maintainability, and performance.

Pipeline & Framework Enhancement

  • Actively contribute to improving the overall delivery pipeline by identifying automation opportunities and implementing best practices.
  • Drive efforts to enhance test automation frameworks, tools, and processes for greater efficiency and coverage.

Collaboration & Reporting

  • Work in close collaboration with development, DevOps, and QA teams across multiple time zones.
  • Provide timely and detailed test status updates, metrics, and reports to project stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in test automation and test strategy formulation.
  • Proficient in Java and JavaScript with proven experience building and supporting automation frameworks.
  • Strong command of Playwright for browser automation and testing of web applications.
  • Experience in writing scripts for both UI and API level testing.
  • Deep understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and software testing life cycle (STLC).
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar).
  • Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of other automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or WebdriverIO is a plus.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
  • Exposure to containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is advantageous.
  • ISTQB or other testing certifications are a bonus.

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to work on modern tech stacks and cutting-edge projects.
  • Supportive and growth-focused team culture.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Flexible working hours and remote options.
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities.

If you're passionate about quality, automation, and continuous improvement, and are ready to take your career to the next level, apply now to join our growing team of experts!