Role Description Job Title: Lead Automation Test Engineer – Playwright (TypeScript)

Experience: 6+ Years

Job Location: Hyderabad

Role Overview We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead Automation Test Engineer with strong expertise in Playwright (TypeScript) , API Automation , and SQL , along with hands-on experience in Azure DevOps . The ideal candidate must have solid leadership experience , capable of driving automation strategy, mentoring teams, and ensuring high-quality deliveries.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and drive the test automation strategy using Playwright with TypeScript.
Design, develop, and maintain robust UI automation frameworks.
Build and execute API automation tests.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Developers, Product Owners, DevOps) to ensure quality at every stage.
Analyze requirements and define test scenarios, test cases, and automation strategies.
Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
Perform database validation using SQL queries.
Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance.




Ensure best practices in test automation, code quality, and reporting.
Monitor test execution, debug failures, and provide root cause analysis.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement.

Mandatory Skills
Strong hands-on experience in Playwright with TypeScript
Expertise in UI test automation frameworks
Experience in API automation (RESTful services)
Valuable knowledge of SQL / Database testing
Experience with Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines, test management)
Robust understanding of automation design patterns and best practices
Leadership experience (must-have) – handling teams, mentoring, and delivery ownership

Good to Have
Experience with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber)
Knowledge of performance testing basics
Exposure to cloud settings (Azure preferred)
Experience in version control tools like Git

Skills SDET, Playwright, Typescript, Agile, Automation testing, Selenium webdriver, Java, API

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