Lead I - Software Testing (Playwright & RestAssured)

UST; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

UST seeks a QA Automation engineer with 5-7 years of experience, focusing on UI test automation using Playwright or Cypress. You will apply strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills, perform API testing, and use Xray for test management within CI/CD and Agile environments.

Collaboration with developers and product teams to ensure quality is essential. Experience with REST API automation, cloud testing exposure, and SQL validation will be a plus.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of QA Automation experience with UI test focus.
• Strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills.
• Experience with Xray for test management and CI/CD.
• Agile/Scrum experience.

Skills

Playwright

Cypress

JavaScript

TypeScript

API Testing

Postman

Git

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Xray

Postman

Git

Playwright

Cypress

Job description

Role Description

Must-Have Skills:

• 5 to 7 years of experience in Software Testing, with a strong focus on UI Automation.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright and/or Cypress.
• Strong programming skills in JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Experience using Xray for test management and test case execution.
• Proficiency in API testing using Postman or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Good understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in REST API automation.
• Exposure to cloud-based testing platforms.
• Knowledge of SQL and database validation/testing.
• Experience in performance testing or security testing will be an added advantage.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Summary:

Looking for candidates with 5-7 years of QA Automation experience, primarily in UI test automation using Playwright/Cypress, backed by strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills. Candidates should have experience in API testing, test management through Xray, CI/CD integration, and Agile delivery environments. Exposure to REST API automation, cloud testing, and SQL validation will be preferred.

Skills

Playwright, JavaScript, Test Automation, CI/CD, TypeScript, Cypress, REST, API Testing