Senior Software Engineer - Playwright Automation

• Design and implement scalable automation frameworks for UI, API, and E2E testing 

• Develop automation scripts using Playwright, Cucumber, and Karate 

• Integrate automation suite into CI/CD pipelines 

Full-Stack Quality Validation 

• Validate systems built on:  

• Java (Spring Boot microservices) 

• .NET services/APIs 

• React front-end applications 

• Perform gray-box testing leveraging code-level understanding 

API & Integration Testing 

• Build API automation for service-level validation using Karate 

• Validate REST APIs, authentication, data flows, and service contracts 

UI Automation 

• Automate UI testing for React applications using Playwright 

• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and stable automation suites 

Performance Testing 

• Conduct performance and load testing using JMeter 

• Analyze system behavior under load and identify bottlenecks 

Code Quality & Coverage 

• Validate front-end unit testing using Karma 

• Monitor backend code coverage using JaCoCo 

• Enforce quality gates and shift-left testing principles 

Test Management 

• Manage test lifecycle using PractiTest 

• Maintain requirement traceability, coverage reports, and defect tracking 

Collaboration 

• Work closely with engineering teams across Java, .NET, and React stacks 

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and quality planning activities 

• Contribute to continuous improvement of QE practices 

Required Qualifications 

Technical Expertise 

• Proven experience in test automation engineering 

• Expertise in:  

• Playwright, Cucumber, Karate 

• JMeter, Karma, JaCoCo 

• PractiTest 

• Strong knowledge of:  

• REST APIs and microservices 

• Automation framework design and CI/CD pipelines 

Technology Stack Knowledge 

• Java (Spring Boot preferred) 

• .NET (C#, Web APIs) 

• React (frontend architecture and testing concepts) 

Programming Skills 

• Proficiency in:  

• Java 

• JavaScript / TypeScript 

• Working knowledge of C# for debugging and validation 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field 

• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments 

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) 

• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps pipelines 

• Certification in test automation or quality engineering (optional) 

Core Competencies 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Cross-functional collaboration 

• Attention to detail and quality mindset 

• Effective communication and documentation 

Performance Expectations 

• Deliver high automation coverage across application layers 

• Improve release quality and minimize production defects 

• Enable continuous testing in CI/CD pipelines 

• Ensure test traceability and reporting accuracy