Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer with 3-5 years of experience in test automation. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Java, Selenium, Playwright, and test automation frameworks, with hands-on experience in scripting, API testing, database validation, and CI/CD integration. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automation solutions that ensure high-quality software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Java-based automation frameworks.
- Develop and execute UI automation suites using Selenium WebDriver and Playwright.
- Create reusable test components and automation utilities to improve testing efficiency.
- Analyze business requirements and convert them into automated test scenarios.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Execute API testing and validate service responses.
- Perform database validation using SQL queries.
- Collaborate with Developers, Business Analysts, and QA teams to identify test requirements.
- Identify, document, track, and validate defects through closure.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, and Retrospectives.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
- Generate automation execution reports and testing metrics.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and automation frameworks.

Required Technical Skills

Automation Testing

- Selenium WebDriver

- Playwright

- TestNG / JUnit

- Automation Framework Development
- Data-Driven and Keyword-Driven Frameworks

Programming & Scripting

- Java (Core Java)





- TypeScript

- JavaScript
- Shell Scripting / Batch Scripting

API Testing

- Bruno

- Postman

- REST API Testing

Database Testing

- SQL
- Database Validation and Query Execution

Test Management & Defect Tracking

- JIRA

- ALM / HP ALM

- Confluence

Development Tools

- Eclipse
- Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
- Git / GitHub / Bitbucket

CI/CD & Build Tools

- Jenkins

- Maven

- Gradle

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
- 3-5 years of hands-on experience in Automation Testing.
- Strong programming skills in Java.
- Experience working with Selenium WebDriver and Playwright.
- Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
- Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Robust debugging and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Exposure to cloud-based testing platforms.
- Experience with CI/CD pipeline implementation.
- Knowledge of performance testing tools.
- ISTQB Certification or equivalent testing certification.
- Experience with Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare, or Enterprise applications.

Key Competencies

- Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

- Attention to Detail

- Team Collaboration

- Effective Communication

- Ownership and Accountability

- Time Management

- Continuous Learning Mindset

Nice to Have

- Kofax Testing Exposure

- Reflection Workspace

- OCP Validation Experience

- Accessibility Testing Knowledge
- Cross-Browser and Cross-Platform Testing Experience

📌 Automation Tester (Chennai)
🏢 Kumaran Systems
📍 Chennai