Playwright Automation Tester (SA&M)

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Hyderabad, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Playwright Automation Tester to join the Quality Engineering team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable automation solutions to ensure high-quality software delivery.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience with minimum 3 years in Playwright, strong TS/JS skills, and hands-on automation framework development. Hyderabad-based role with opportunities to mentor and contribute to CI/CD efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of industry experience in QA/Automation testing.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright automation.
• Strong knowledge of web technologies and test design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated tests using Playwright.
• Build and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web apps.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Collaborate with developers, BAs, and product teams on requirements and test scenarios.
• Identify, log, and track defects through resolution.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze results and report quality metrics.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and promote automation best practices.
• Mentor junior team members on automation testing.

Skills

Playwright Automation Testing

TypeScript/JavaScript

Test automation frameworks

API testing

Git

CI/CD tools

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Engineering

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

Job Title: Playwright Automation Tester
Experience: 8+ Years (Minimum 3 Years in Playwright)
Location: Hyderabad

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Playwright Automation Tester to join our Quality Engineering team in Hyderabad. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Playwright-based test automation, web application testing, and modern test frameworks. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable automation solutions to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using Playwright.
• Build and maintain robust test automation frameworks for web applications.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and product teams to understand requirements and test scenarios.
• Identify, log, and track defects through resolution.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports on quality metrics.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and promote automation testing best practices.

Mandatory Skills

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in Playwright Automation Testing.
• Strong experience in automation testing of web applications.
• Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and design patterns.
• Good understanding of API testing and web technologies.li>
• Experience with version control tools such as Git.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with REST API testing tools.
• Exposure to performance and cross-browser testing.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Understanding of DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.