Test Automation Engineer

We are looking for a Test Automation Engineer with 3–6 years of strong experience in Java and JavaScript/TypeScript , with hands-on expertise in Playwright . The role focuses on building scalable automation frameworks from scratch, integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, reliable releases. Key Responsibilities: Test Automation & Framework Development Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks from scratch using Java and/or JavaScript/TypeScript Develop and execute automated test suites for UI and API testing , ensuring high coverage and stability Implement end-to-end automation using Playwright and related automation libraries Ensure automation solutions follow best practices for maintainability, performance, and scalability CI/CD & Test Execution Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI and/or Jenkins Manage test execution, reporting, and traceability using JIRA, Xray, and TestRail Maintain automation code using Git , following best practices for branching, reviews, and version control Support environment configuration and test setup for consistent execution across environments Analysis, Quality & Collaboration Analyze test results, identify root causes, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues efficiently Improve automation reliability and execution performance through continuous refactoring and optimization Contribute to overall test strategy, automation standards, and reporting practices Actively participate in requirement analysis and mapping automated tests to requirements API & Integration Testing Design and execute API and integration tests using Playwright request context Implement authentication setup via APIs (token/session generation) to optimize test execution Perform contract validation, response verification, and chaining of API + UI test flows Maintain traceability between automated tests and requirements in JIRA/Xray/TestRail Required Skills & Experience 3–6 years of experience in test automation engineering Strong hands-on experience with Java and/or JavaScript/TypeScript Proven experience in automation framework design and implementation (from scratch or major enhancements) Hands-on expertise with Playwright for end-to-end test automation Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts with practical experience in GitLab CI and/or Jenkins Experience with test management and defect tracking tools: JIRA, Xray, TestRail Strong understanding of test strategies, automation best practices, and reporting Preferred Skills : Experience with API automation (REST) and integration testing Familiarity with test data management , stubbing, and mocking techniques Exposure to Docker , containerized test execution, or cloud-based CI/CD pipelines Experience with parallel test execution and test optimization strategies Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar) for test environments Experience with performance, reliability, or non-functional testing Understanding of microservices-based architectures Familiarity with BDD frameworks or behavior-driven testing approaches Experience working in Agile / Scrum development environments