Job Requirements
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior SDET (PQE II) with strong expertise in Automation Testing using Playwright with Java/Python. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building scalable automation frameworks, driving quality engineering best practices, and mentoring junior QA engineers.
This role requires deep understanding of test automation architecture, CI/CD integration, API testing, and performance validation within Agile environments.

Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks using Playwright (Java or Python)
Build scalable, reusable, and maintainable test automation suites for Web and API applications
Integrate automation pipelines with CI/CD tools (Jenkins/GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps)
Develop automation for REST APIs using tools like RestAssured / PyTest
Work closely with developers and product teams to define acceptance criteria and test strategies
Perform root cause analysis and identify automation gaps
Improve test execution performance and optimize framework stability




Participate in sprint planning, grooming, and release validation

Technical Skills Required
Mandatory Skills
4+ years of experience in QA Automation / SDET role
Strong hands-on experience in Selenium WebDriver
Solid hands-on experience in Playwright
Proficiency in Java or Python (OOPS concepts mandatory)
Experience in building automation frameworks from scratch (Hybrid / POM / BDD)
Experience in API automation testing
CI/CD integration experience
Strong SQL knowledge
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Good to Have
Experience with Docker/Kubernetes
Performance testing exposure (JMeter / Gatling)
Cloud platform exposure (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Security testing basics
Experience with Test Management tools (Jira, Zephyr, TestRail)

Behavioral Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Ownership mindset with high accountability
Ability to drive

📌 PQE II (Hyderabad)
🏢 Phenom People
📍 Hyderabad