Lead Playwright SDET Engineer

Ascendion; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer / SDET to design and implement automated test solutions. You will work across UI, API, and data layers using Python, C#, or Java, with Selenium and Playwright, ensuring data validation and integrity.

You will collaborate with developers, product, and business stakeholders, contribute to CI/CD pipelines, and drive test strategy, planning, and defect analysis to deliver high-quality software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance / Test Automation.
• Strong hands-on experience in automation, API testing, SQL, and data validation.
• Proficiency in Python, C#, or Java with automated test frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks using Python, C#, or Java.
• Develop and execute automated UI test scripts using Selenium and Playwright.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing across web applications.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

Selenium WebDriver

Playwright

API Testing

SQL

Data Validation

Data Integrity Testing

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Playwright

REST API Testing

Postman

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Git

Job description

Job Description: QA Automation Engineer / SDET

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced QA Automation Engineer / SDET with strong expertise in Python, C#, or Java, along with hands‑on experience in Selenium, Playwright, SQL, API testing, data validation, and data integrity testing.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and executing automated test solutions, validating application functionality and data accuracy, and collaborating closely with development, product, and business stakeholders to ensure high‑quality software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks using Python, C#, or Java.
• Develop and execute automated UI test scripts using Selenium and Playwright.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and end‑to‑end testing across web‑based applications.
• Design and execute API testing using REST/SOAP APIs and validate request/response data.
• Write complex SQL queries to validate backend data and perform database testing.
• Perform data validation and data integrity testing across multiple application and database layers.
• Validate data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and transformation across source and target systems.
• Identify, document, troubleshoot, and track defects through resolution.
• Develop reusable automation components and contribute to improving automation coverage and test efficiency.
• Execute automated test suites as part of CI/CD pipelines and analyze test results.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and other QA engineers to understand requirements and define effective test strategies.
• Participate in test planning, estimation, defect triage, root‑cause analysis, and release validation.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, issues, and quality metrics to project stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Strong programming experience in Python, C#, or Java.
• Hands‑on experience with Selenium WebDriver.
• Hands‑on experience with Playwright automation.
• Strong experience in API Testing and API validation.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and database validation.
• Experience with Data Validation and Data Integrity Testing.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and QA processes.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with REST APIs, Postman, or similar API testing tools.
• Experience integrating automation suites with Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or other CI/CD platforms.
• Knowledge of Git/version control systems.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Familiarity with cloud‑based applications and distributed systems.
• Experience testing applications involving complex data workflows or integrations.

Experience

5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance / Test Automation, with strong hands‑on experience in automation, API testing, SQL, and data validation.

Must‑Have Skills

Python/C#/Java | Selenium | Playwright | SQL | API Testing | Data Validation | Data Integrity Testing | Stakeholder Management

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a strong hands‑on automation professional who can work across UI, API, and database layers while effectively communicating with technical and business stakeholders. The ability to combine automation expertise with strong data validation and analytical skills is critical for success in this role.