Automation Testing Engineer

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

Job summary

Qcentrio in Chennai is seeking a QA Automation Engineer with 5–7 years of experience to design, implement, and maintain end-to-end UI tests using Playwright and Python, ensuring robust test coverage for web and mobile apps.

You will report bugs in Jira, collaborate with QA, development, and DevX teams, and help enhance the automation framework, cross-browser testing, and CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins to speed up releases.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of testing experience automating end-to-end UI tests for web and mobile apps using Playwright & Python.
• Proficient in testing consumer-centric web and mobile apps with good usability focus.
• Background in CS/Engineering or equivalent in automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end UI tests using Playwright and Python.
• Maintain and enhance Playwright automation frameworks; fix flaky tests.
• Write clear, actionable bug reports in Jira and collaborate with QA, DevX, and Apollo teams.
• Drive test planning, execution, and reporting to ensure high quality releases.

Skills

Playwright

Python

Test automation

Jenkins CI

Bug reporting

Cross-browser testing

Education

CS/Engineering background

Tools

Jira

Jenkins

Job description

Notice Period

Immediate - 15 days

Technical Skill

Python Automation, Javascript, Selenium, Playwright

Role and Responsibilities

• 5 to 7 years of testing experience automating end-to-end UI tests for web and mobile applications using Playwright & Python.


• Actively gather and champion customer feedback post-launch and relay actionable insights to development teams.


• Background in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent hands-on training/work experience in automation.


• Proficient in testing consumer-centric web and mobile apps with a keen sense of product quality and usability.


• Ensure consistent user experience across platforms by leveraging Playwright's cross-browser capabilities.


• Skilled in designing effective test plans and writing clear, informative bug reports using tools like Jira.


• Self-motivated to enhance app performance and user experience beyond the scope of the original specification.


• Familiarity with Jira and similar bug tracking/reporting tools for managing QA workflows.


• Maintain and enhance performance Testing-based Playwright automation frameworks; fix failing, flaky, or disabled tests.


• Add and maintain new automated regression tests in the Playwright suite for continuous test coverage.


• Collaborate with QA, Apollo, and DevX teams to ensure high test quality and alignment with release goals.


• Continuously improve the test automation framework for increased reliability, execution speed, and clear reporting.


• Maintain and execute automated beta test regression suites; review and update failing test cases.


• Regularly report feature and test progress to the QE Manager, highlighting risks and areas of improvement.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in automation testing using Playwright along with Python.


• Strong experience in Playwright is must.


• Hands-on experience in designing automation frameworks from scratch or working on an existing one.


• Thorough understanding of Sprint Planning, Sprint Execution, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retro.


• Should be responsible to drive sprints or release to closure.


• Experience in continuous integration (CI) with Jenkins would be a huge advantage.


• Good communication, interpersonal, presentation, and problem-solving skills