Automation Tester - Selenium/Playwright

Kumaran; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumaran Systems is seeking an Automation Tester with 5+ years of experience to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts, focusing on web applications using Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, and CI/CD integrations.

You will work with developers, business analysts, and QA teams in an Agile environment, build robust automation frameworks, perform both automated and manual testing, and contribute to test coverage with a focus on reliability and quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software testing and automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C# for automation scripting.
• Experience with test automation frameworks (TestNG, JUnit, or similar).
• Experience with BDD frameworks like Cucumber (preferred).
• Knowledge of API testing using Postman or Rest Assured.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, or Maven.
• Experience in defect tracking tools such as JIRA or Bugzilla.
• Understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.
• ISTQB or other software testing certifications (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Java & Python.
• Build and enhance test automation frameworks for web applications, preferentially in Playwright.
• Execute automated and manual test cases to ensure software quality.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to understand requirements and test scenarios.
• Identify, document, and track defects using defect tracking tools.
• Integrate automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or similar tools).
• Perform regression testing, functional testing, and integration testing.
• Maintain and improve test coverage and automation efficiency.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning and stand-ups.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Excellent communication and teamwork

Ability to work in Agile environments

Education

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

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Playwright

Java

Python

C#

TestNG

JUnit

Cucumber

Postman

Rest Assured

Jenkins

Git

Maven

JIRA

Bugzilla

Docker

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 Title: Automation Tester (5+ Years of Experience)

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Automation Tester with around 5 years of experience in test automation and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts to ensure the quality and reliability of web applications. The role requires strong expertise in Selenium WebDriver, Python, Playwright, Automation frameworks, and CI/CD integration.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Java & Python.

Build and enhance test automation frameworks for web applications, preferentially in Playwright.

Execute automated and manual test cases to ensure software quality.

Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to understand requirements and test scenarios.

Identify, document, and track defects and issues using defect tracking tools.

Integrate automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or similar tools).

Perform regression testing, functional testing, and integration testing.

Maintain and improve test coverage and automation efficiency.

Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning and stand-ups.

Required Skills & Qualifications

5+ years of experience in software testing and automation.

Strong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver.

Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C# for automation scripting.

Experience with test automation frameworks (TestNG, JUnit, or similar).

Experience with BDD frameworks like Cucumber (preferred).

Knowledge of API testing using tools like Postman or Rest Assured.

Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, or Maven.

Experience in defect tracking tools such as JIRA or Bugzilla.

Understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter or similar).

Exposure to cloud-based testing environments.

Knowledge of Docker or container-based test environments.

ISTQB or other software testing certifications.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work in fast-paced Agile environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

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.