Key Responsibilities:
● Architect, design, and maintain robust automation frameworks for web (Playwright/Selenium) and API testing (Postman, REST-assured, etc.).
● Lead the implementation of comprehensive test strategies and plans based on technical
specifications and business requirements.
● Drive automation-first approaches in functional, regression, performance, and integration testing.
● Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure fast feedback cycles.
● Mentor and support junior SDETs through code reviews, tooling recommendations, and technical
discussions.
● Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA to ensure test coverage, traceability, and
quality benchmarks are met.
● Contribute to test data management, mocking, and virtualization strategies to improve test
reliability and independence.
● Track quality metrics, analyze defect trends, and proactively drive improvements.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
● Knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI-powered coding/testing tools (e.G.,
GitHub Copilot).
● Experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code.
● Exposure to front-end technologies like Angular or React.
● Understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.
Experience and Qualifications:
Must-Have:
● 5+ years of experience in test automation for backend and frontend systems.
● Strong programming skills in Java or JavaScript with a test automation focus.
● Hands-on expertise with Playwright, Selenium, or equivalent for web automation.
● Proficiency with API testing tools such as Postman, REST-assured, or similar.
● Experience building automation frameworks from scratch and integrating with CI/CD tools (e.G.,
Jenkins, GitLab).
● Strong knowledge of testing principles, SDLC, Agile methodology, and defect lifecycle.
● Familiarity with performance testing concepts and tools (e.G., JMeter, Gatling).
● Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and backend testing strategies.
● Working knowledge of Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting.