Automation Tester

Kumaran; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumaran Systems in Chennai is seeking a highly motivated QA Automation Engineer with 3–5 years of experience to strengthen our test automation efforts. You will design and maintain automation for UI, API, and data validation, using Java, Selenium, and Playwright, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines.

You will collaborate with Developers, BAs, and QA teams in an agile environment, ensuring high-quality software delivery and robust automation frameworks for Banking, Insurance, Telecom, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years hands-on automation testing experience.
• Strong Java programming skills and experience with Selenium WebDriver.
• Experience with Playwright, API testing, and CI/CD integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Java-based frameworks.
• Develop UI automation suites with Selenium WebDriver and Playwright.
• Create reusable test components and automation utilities.
• Convert requirements into automated test scenarios and execute tests.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Execute API testing and validate service responses.
• Collaborate with Developers, BAs, and QA to define test requirements.
• Identify, document, and track defects to closure.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Generate test execution reports and metrics; contribute to process improvement.

Skills

Java

Selenium

Playwright

Automation frameworks

API testing

CI/CD

TypeScript

Shell scripting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

Postman

REST API Testing

JIRA

Jenkins

Eclipse

Maven

Job description

Kumaran Systems: Engineering Future-Ready Transformations Since 1992, Kumaran Systems has been helping enterprises bridge the past and the future, reimagining legacy systems and embracing AI-led possibilities. With over 34 years of delivery excellence, we specialise in re-engineering core applications, driving cloud transformation, and building automation-first, GenAI-enabled ecosystems across the Banking and Financial Services, Insurance, Telecom, and Automotive sectors. We help organisations not just upgrade their systems but reimagine what’s possible.

Why Kumaran?

We blend engineering discipline with AI innovation, helping clients modernise with confidence, automate with clarity, and scale with purpose. Our global delivery model ensures agility, responsiveness, and seamless collaboration, with clients always at the heart of every engagement. At Kumaran, we don’t just solve problems, we engineer future-ready transformations.

Job Description

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.
  
• 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

• Playwright
  
• TestNG / JUnit
  
• Automation Framework Development
  
• Data-Driven and Keyword-Driven Frameworks
  

Programming & Scripting

• TypeScript
  
• Shell Scripting / Batch Scripting
  

API Testing

• Bruno
  
• Postman
  
• REST API Testing
  

Database Testing

• SQL
  
• Database Validation and Query Execution
  
• JIRA
  
• ALM / HP ALM
  
• Confluence
  

Development Tools

• Eclipse
  

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.
  
• Strong 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.
  
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
  
• Attention to Detail
  
• Effective Communication
  
• Ownership and Accountability
  
• Time Management
  

Nice to Have

• Kofax Testing Exposure
  
• Reflection Workspace
  
• OCP Validation Experience
  
• Accessibility Testing Knowledge
  

Kumaran Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.