Playwright Automation Engineer - GenAI & API Testing

Zensar; Hyderabad, Pune District, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Zensar is seeking a skilled Playwright Automation Engineer to design and maintain robust test automation using Playwright and TypeScript. The role focuses on UI, API, integration, and regression testing, with emphasis on scalable frameworks and AI-assisted testing techniques.

The candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into automated test scenarios and optimize testing within CI/CD pipelines. Strong communication skills and cross-functional teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Playwright and TypeScript.
• Experience in UI, API, integration, and regression testing.
• Ability to design scalable automation frameworks.
• Experience with API testing using Postman, REST Assured, Swagger/OpenAPI.
• CI/CD integration of automated tests in DevOps.
• Exposure to AI-enabled testing approaches.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript.
• Create and execute UI, API, integration, and regression test suites.
• Develop reusable automation components and improve framework scalability.
• Perform API testing with Postman, REST Assured, or Playwright API testing.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and support DevOps practices.
• Leverage AI-assisted testing tools to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, developers, and QA teams.
• Participate in test planning, estimation, defect triage, and release validation.
• Prepare test status reports and communicate progress and quality metrics.

Skills

Playwright

TypeScript

API testing

CI/CD

AI-assisted testing

Tools

Postman

Swagger/OpenAPI

REST Assured

Playwright API testing

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Playwright Automation Engineer with strong expertise in TypeScript-based test automation, API testing, and emerging AI-assisted testing practices. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience in designing scalable automation frameworks, implementing end-to-end test solutions, and leveraging AI tools to improve quality engineering productivity. Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with stakeholders are essential.

Role & responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript.
• Create and execute UI, API, integration, and regression test suites.
• Develop reusable automation components and improve framework scalability and maintainability.
• Perform API testing using tools such as Postman, Playwright API testing, REST Assured, or similar tools.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and support DevOps‑driven quality practices.
• Leverage AI‑assisted testing tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, AI‑powered test generation, self‑healing automation, etc.) to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into automated test scenarios.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product owners, developers, and QA teams.
• Participate in test planning, estimation, defect triage, and release validation activities.
• Prepare test status reports and communicate progress, risks, and quality metrics to stakeholders.

Preferred candidate profile

Playwright Automation

• Strong hands‑on experience with Playwright and TypeScript.
• Experience automating web applications across Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit browsers.
• Knowledge of Page Object Model (POM), fixtures, hooks, and advanced Playwright features.
• Experience creating scalable and maintainable automation frameworks.

API Testing

• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices testing.
• Experience validating API requests, responses, authentication mechanisms, and service integrations.
• Hands‑on experience with Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, or Playwright API testing capabilities.

AI in QE / AI‑Assisted Testing

• Practical exposure to AI‑enabled testing approaches.
• Experience utilizing GenAI tools for:
• Test case generation
• Test data creation
• Automation script development
• Test optimization and analysis
• Defect investigation and root cause analysis
• Understanding of AI‑driven quality engineering trends and best practices.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact confidently with clients, business users, and leadership teams.
• Experience presenting testing strategy, test status, and quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.