Playwright With Java and Selenium

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation in Chennai is seeking an experienced Senior/Lead QA Playwright Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust automation solutions for web and mobile apps, collaborating with development, product, and QA teams in an Agile environment.

The role demands hands-on Playwright expertise, API automation, SQL, cross‑browser testing, and leadership to build scalable frameworks and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, with a hybrid work model (3

Qualifications

• Extensive QA automation experience for web and mobile applications.
• Hands-on Playwright experience with Java; strong Java programming.
• Proficient in Selenium and SQL database testing.
• Ability to design and build test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Experience in API automation with REST Assured.
• Write complex SQL queries on Oracle/ relational databases.
• Hands-on cross-browser testing with BrowserStack/Sauce Labs.
• Experience in functional, regression, integration, and API testing.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, and modern development processes.
• Knowledge of Git/GitHub and version-control practices.
• Exposure to Generative AI/GenAI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance scalable test automation frameworks for web and mobile applications.
• Create automated test scripts using Playwright and programming languages.
• Design and execute functional, regression, integration, and API tests.
• Develop and maintain API automation suites using REST Assured.
• Write and execute complex SQL queries to validate backend data and workflows.
• Perform cross-browser and cross-platform testing using BrowserStack or Sauce Labs.
• Identify opportunities to improve test coverage, automation efficiency, reliability, and maintainability.
• Define, track, analyze, and report Quality Engineering metrics.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and support continuous testing.
• Analyze test failures and collaborate with developers to drive resolution.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and QA in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Provide technical leadership in automation strategy and framework architecture.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Participate in test planning, estimation, risk assessment, and release readiness.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt modern testing tools and practices.

Skills

Playwright

API automation

Java

Selenium

SQL queries

Cross-browser testing

REST Assured

CI/CD

Git/GitHub

Generative AI

BrowserStack

Tools

BrowserStack

Sauce Labs

REST Assured

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior / Lead QA Playwright Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust automation solutions for web and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with Playwright, API automation, SQL, cross‑browser testing, and modern test automation frameworks.

The candidate will work closely with development, product, and QA teams in an Agile environment, contribute to quality engineering strategies, and provide technical leadership to ensure the delivery of high‑quality software.

Work Type: Hybrid 3 days in office is mandatory

Work Location: Chennai / Hyderabad / Noida

Key Requirements:

• 410 years of professional experience in software quality assurance and test automation for web and mobile applications.
• Minimum 23 years of hands‑on experience with Playwright iusing Java s must.
• Strong Java programming experience is required .
• Must have hands on experience in Selenium and SQL Database testing
• Proven ability to design and build test automation frameworks from scratch and select appropriate tools and frameworks based on project requirements.
• Strong experience in API automation testing using REST Assured.
• Good knowledge of relational databases with the ability to write complex SQL queries using Oracle Database or other relational databases.
• Hands‑on experience with cross‑browser testing and automation using platforms such as BrowserStack and Sauce Labs.
• Experience with functional, regression, integration, and API testing.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, CI/CD practices, and modern software development processes.
• Knowledge of Git/GitHub and version‑control best practices is good to have.
• Exposure to Generative AI/GenAI tools and applications is an added advantage.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance scalable test automation frameworks for web and mobile applications.
• Create and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright and appropriate programming languages.
• Design and execute functional, regression integration, and API automation tests.
• Develop and maintain API automation suites using REST Assured.
• Write and execute complex SQL queries to validate backend data and application workflows.
• Perform cross‑browser and cross‑platform testing using BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, or similar solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve test coverage automation efficiency, reliability, and maintainability.
• Define, track, analyze, and report Quality Engineering metrics.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and support continuous testing practices.
• Analyze test failures, troubleshoot issues, investigate defects, and work closely with developers to drive resolution.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, business analysts, and other QA engineers in a fast‑paced Agile/Scrum environment.
• Provide technical leadership in automation strategy, framework architecture, and testing best practices.
• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers and contribute to knowledge‑sharing initiatives.
• Participate in test planning, estimation, risk assessment, and release readiness activities.
• Continuously evaluate and introduce modern testing tools, technologies, and best practices.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge in Cards and Payment domain is preferred.