Automation Tester

Kumaran Systems; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumaran Systems in Chennai seeks a QA Automation Engineer with 3-5 years of hands-on experience in test automation using Java, Selenium, Playwright, and modern frameworks. You will design, develop, and maintain robust automation solutions to ensure high quality software delivery.

Join an Agile team, contribute to API tests, database validations, and CI/CD integration, and help drive automation standards across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years hands-on automation testing experience.
• Strong programming in Java.
• Experience with Selenium WebDriver and Playwright.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Java-based frameworks.
• Develop UI tests with Selenium WebDriver and Playwright.
• Create reusable test utilities to improve testing efficiency.
• Analyze requirements and translate them into automated scenarios.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Execute API tests and validate service responses.
• Validate data with SQL queries.
• Collaborate with Developers, BA, and QA teams to define test needs.
• Identify, document, and track defects through closure.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and CI/CD integration.
• Generate automation execution reports and testing metrics.

Skills

Automation testing

SDLC/STLC understanding

Agile/Scrum collaboration

Debugging/troubleshooting

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Playwright

TestNG/JUnit

CI/CD tooling

JIRA/ALM/HP ALM

Confluence

Eclipse/VS Code

Git/GitHub/Bitbucket

Maven/Gradle

Job description

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.

About Us

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 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.
• 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.

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