Intermediate Quality Engineer - Playwright Automation [T500-29400]

CIBC India; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBC India in Hyderabad is seeking a Quality Engineer to design and execute manual and automated tests, lead QA/QE efforts, and drive automation initiatives. You will collaborate with project teams across the SDLC, ensure quality standards, and mentor testing practices.

You will work in a hybrid setup with on-site and remote work options; candidates should have strong communication and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality software for our global clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years QA/QE experience.
• Experience with web technologies (HTML, CSS, web services).
• Proficiency with UI automation tools and test management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, publish, and execute test plans and automation scripts.
• Manage defects and ensure timely resolution across projects.
• Lead adoption of automation frameworks and AI in testing.
• Collaborate with PMs, developers, and QA peers to coordinate testing.
• Ensure adherence to QA/QE standards and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Appium

Git

CI/CD

JIRA

ALM

Job description

CIBC is a leading North American bank, with a history of more than 150 years of living our purpose - to help make your ambition a reality. Client relationships are at the center of our strategy, and our growth is enabled by a highly engaged and connected global team. From digital banking to community impact, we’re proud to drive progress for our clients and our communities. Recognized for our culture, award-winning innovation and community investment, CIBC continues to evolve by putting people and progress at the centre of everything we do.

About CIBC India:

CIBC India is a technology and operations hub in Hyderabad, where you’ll be part of our highly engaged and global team, and play a central role in supporting our growth. Whether you’re driving innovation in digital banking or streamlining client onboarding, you’ll be part of a culture recognized for excellence and investment in people. At CIBC India, people and progress are at the center of what we do: you’ll develop skills, collaborate with industry leaders, and see your ideas realized in a culture that values progress and belonging. We provide cutting-edge resources, ongoing learning, and a supportive environment where people come first. If you’re ready to create meaningful change and build your future, CIBC India is where your ambition meets opportunity.

What CIBC India Offers:

At CIBC India, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career that goes well beyond your compensation.

We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including competitive fixed pay, performance-based incentive programs, a family-first benefits program, employer contributions for your retirement, attractive time off and leave offerings, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients worldwide

We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day, a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

What You’ll Be Doing (position summary):

The Quality Engineer is responsible for designing and executing manual and automated tests, and for leading/coordinating all aspects of quality engineering and software testing for assigned projects or initiatives. This role ensures rigorous adherence to QA/QE standards, manages testing teams, and drives the implementation of automation and innovative solutions to improve quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The Quality Engineer adds value by providing technical leadership, ensuring compliance, and supporting continuous improvement in testing processes and methodologies.

At CIBC India we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (including on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How You’ll Succeed (responsibilities):

Testing Coordination & Execution:

• Develop, publish, and execute test plans, test cases, traceability matrices, automation scripts, virtualization, status reports, defect and exit reports.
• Identify and obtain required test data and test environments.
• Develop, publish, and execute testing estimates and manage financials related to testing activities.
• Track and report QA/QE metrics and KPIs such as velocity and defect slippage.

Defect & Compliance Management:

• Manage defects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
• Identify, manage, and implement remediation for any noncompliance items and deviations.
• Ensure adherence to QA/QE standards and support the implementation of new standards.
• Recognize and identify areas for process, policy, or tool improvement.

Technical Leadership:

• Provide input, feedback, and challenge to technical designs and assess impacts to testing.
• Identify and implement automation, AI, or other emerging solutions to expedite testing and improve quality.
• Lead the adoption of automation frameworks and tools.

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Collaborates with project managers, business analysts, developers, and other stakeholders to coordinate testing activities and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Works closely with development teams to provide feedback on technical designs and assess testing impacts.
• Interacts with external vendors and tool providers to evaluate and integrate testing solutions.
• Partners with other QA/QE professionals across the organization to share best practices and drive continuous improvement.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As an employee of CIBC, the incumbent must comply with all applicable CIBC and Line of Business policies, standards, guidelines, and controls.

AUTHORITIES/DECISION RIGHTS:

• As a key contributor to the business unit, this job has the authority to recommend changes to business processes in order to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

JOB DIMENSIONS:

• Responsible for the delivery of testing services for assigned projects/initiatives, supporting retail banking, mobile, web-based, UX, API, and accessibility testing.
• Provides technical and process leadership to ensure quality standards are met.
• Supports achievement of business unit goals through effective quality engineering and testing practices.

Who You Are (skills/qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
• 5+ years QA/QE experience, 1-3 years development/automation
• Experience with web technologies (HTML, CSS, web services)

Must Have Skills:

• Proficiency with UI automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium)
• Writing and executing automated UI test cases
• Version control (Git), CI/CD integration
• Test management tools (JIRA, ALM)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Good to Have:

• API testing (REST/SOAP)
• Mobile automation tools (Perfecto, Appium)
• Experience with Gen AI tools (GitHub Copilot)
• BDD/TDD practices

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