Automation Tester

Jobtailor; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Automation QA Engineer in Chennai to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium, Playwright, and WebdriverIO. You will integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines and collaborate across QA, Development, and Product teams within Agile frameworks.

The role requires 6–9 years of automation experience, strong Java and JavaScript skills, and hands-on API and database testing. Familiarity with Jenkins, Maven, and JIRA is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6–9 years in automation testing with a proven track record of developing and executing automation frameworks.
• Strong experience with Selenium and Java, including test script development and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with API testing and database validation.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments and sprint cycles.
• Exposure to front-end and back-end testing processes.
• Credentials ISTQB or Selenium Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development in automation testing tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Playwright, WebdriverIO, Selenium, and related tools.
• Perform functional, regression, API, and database testing.
• Troubleshoot and debug automation scripts, identify root causes, and collaborate with development teams on resolutions.
• Review and improve test cases and automation frameworks according to industry best practices.
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and related tools.
• Collaborate with QA, Development, and Product teams within Agile frameworks.
• Track, report, and manage software defects with clear documentation.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Stay updated on automation trends and propose process enhancements.
• Write and execute automated test cases across various testing types.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and automation frameworks.

Skills

Selenium

Playwright

WebdriverIO

API Testing

Java

JavaScript

CI/CD

Jira

Jenkins

Maven

TestNG

REST Assured

SQL

NoSQL

Postman

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Playwright

WebdriverIO

Postman

REST Assured

Jenkins

Maven

Git

JUnit

TestNG

Job description

• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Playwright, WebdriverIO, Selenium, and related tools.


• Perform functional, regression, API, and database testing.


• Troubleshoot and debug automation scripts, identify root causes, and collaborate with development teams on resolutions.


• Review and improve test cases and automation frameworks according to industry best practices.


• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and related tools.


• Collaborate with QA, Development, and Product teams within Agile frameworks.


• Track, report, and manage software defects with clear documentation.


• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.


• Stay updated on automation trends and propose process enhancements.


• Write and execute automated test cases across various testing types.


• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and automation frameworks.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6-9 years in automation testing with a proven track record of developing and executing automation frameworks.


• Strong experience with Selenium and Java, including test script development and maintenance.


• Hands-on experience with API testing and database validation.


• Prior experience working within Agile/Scrum environments and participating in sprint cycles.


• Exposure to front-end and back-end testing processes.


• Alternative pathways include extensive hands-on testing experience combined with certifications in automation tools.


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.


• Required proficiency in Selenium, preferably Java-based.


• Strong expertise in Playwright.


• Proven ability to develop and maintain WebdriverIO automation scripts.


• Hands-on experience with Postman or REST Assured for API validation.


• Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Maven.


• Effective defect tracking and test management using JIRA.


• Required programming knowledge: Java and JavaScript.


• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases for data validation and backend testing.


• Familiarity with AWS or Azure is a plus but not mandatory.


• Experience with Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, WebdriverIO, TestNG, REST Assured, JUnit, Git, Jenkins, and Maven.


• Awareness of secure coding and testing practices is advantageous but not mandatory.


• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB or Selenium Certification are preferred.


• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development in automation testing tools and techniques.

Core Competencies

Proficient in designing and executing automated test scripts using Selenium, Playwright, and WebdriverIO, with strong expertise in API testing and integration into CI/CD pipelines. Demonstrates a solid understanding of Agile methodologies and effective defect tracking using JIRA.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Selenium Automation Testing


• Playwright Expertise


• API Testing with Postman


• CI/CD Integration with Jenkins


• Agile/Scrum Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Automation Framework Development


• Java Programming


• JavaScript Programming


• Database Validation
  
• SQL and NoSQL Testing


• WebdriverIO Automation


• REST Assured Testing


• TestNG Framework


• JUnit Testing


• Git Version Control

Soft Skills

• Collaboration


• Problem-Solving


• Effective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• ISTQB Certification


• Selenium Certification

Industry Keywords

• Automation Testing


• Continuous Improvement


• Defect Tracking


• Agile Ceremonies


• Software Development Life Cycle

Tools & Technologies

• JIRA


• Jenkins


• Maven


• Agile Frameworks


• Selenium WebDriver


• Playwright


• WebdriverIO


• Postman


• REST Assured


• TestNG