Automation Tester - Selenium/Playwright

Kumaran Systems; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumaran Systems in Chennai, India is seeking an Automation Tester with 5+ years of experience to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web applications.

The role requires strong expertise in Selenium WebDriver, Java, Python, and CI/CD integration, along with experience in API testing and defect tracking. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software testing and automation.
• Hands-on with Selenium WebDriver.
• Programming in Java, Python, or C# for automation.
• Experience with TestNG or JUnit.
• Familiarity with Cucumber (BDD).
• API testing using Postman or Rest Assured.
• CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git, or Maven.
• Experience with JIRA or Bugzilla.
• Understanding of SDLC, STLC and Agile.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts.
• Build and enhance test automation frameworks and tools.
• Execute automated and manual test cases.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA teams.
• Identify, document, and track defects and issues.
• Integrate automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or similar).
• Perform regression, functional, and integration testing.
• Maintain and improve test coverage and efficiency.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies.

Skills

Automation testing

Java

Python

C#

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

TestNG/JUnit

Cucumber

Postman/Rest Assured

Jenkins

Git

Maven

JIRA

Job description

About Us
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
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 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.