Automation Test Engineer

NAM Info; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NAM Info in Chennai is seeking an experienced Playwright Automation Test Engineer with 5–8 years of automation and manual testing expertise. The role focuses on building scalable automation frameworks using Playwright and Java, and applying API and backend testing to ensure robust software releases.

You'll collaborate with engineering and product teams, drive automation strategy, and contribute to test coverage, while supporting sprint activities and code reviews.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Automation and Manual Testing.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright.
• Proficiency in Java programming.
• Experience in API and Backend testing.
• Automation framework design and development experience.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum.
• Experience with defect tracking and test management tools.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation test frameworks using Playwright and Java.
• Create, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for web applications.
• Perform API and backend testing to validate functionality and integrations.
• Develop reusable automation components and improve framework scalability and maintainability.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and QA teams during sprint planning, grooming, and release cycles.
• Drive automation strategy, increase automation coverage, and define quality KPIs.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with developers for timely resolution.
• Execute manual testing where required and ensure comprehensive functional and regression testing.
• Participate in code reviews and continuously improve automation standards and best practices.
• Explore AI-driven testing approaches to enhance automation efficiency and productivity.

Skills

Playwright

Java

API Testing

Backend Testing

Automation Framework Development

Manual Testing

Agile/Scrum

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Job Description: Playwright Automation Test Engineer

Job Title

Playwright Automation Test Engineer

Experience

58 Years

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Playwright Automation Test Engineer with 5–8 years of experience in automation and manual testing. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Playwright with Java, API and backend testing, and automation framework development. This role requires close collaboration with engineering and product teams to design scalable automation solutions, improve test coverage, and ensure high-quality software releases.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation test frameworks using Playwright and Java.
• Create, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for web applications.
• Perform API and backend testing to validate application functionality and integrations.
• Develop reusable automation components and improve framework scalability and maintainability.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and QA teams during sprint planning, grooming, and release cycles.
• Drive automation strategy, increase automation coverage, and define quality KPIs.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with developers for timely resolution.
• Execute manual testing where required and ensure comprehensive functional and regression testing.
• Participate in code reviews and continuously improve automation standards and best practices.
• Explore AI-driven testing approaches to enhance automation efficiency and productivity.

Required Skills

• 5–8 years of experience in Automation and Manual Testing.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Playwright.
• Proficiency in Java programming.
• Experience in API Testing and Backend Testing.
• Strong experience in automation framework design and development.
• Good understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with defect tracking and test management tools.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• Knowledge of Git version control.
• Experience with AI‑assisted test automation or AI agent development.
• Exposure to cloud‑based testing environments.

Soft Skills

• Excellent stakeholder communication.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions with engineering and product teams.
• Self‑driven with a continuous learning mindset.

Mandatory Skills

• Playwright
• Java
• API Testing
• Backend Testing
• Automation Framework Development
• Manual Testing

Good to Have

• AI Agent Development
• CI/CD Integration
• Agile Testing
• Performance and Quality Metrics