QA Automation Engineer

Walking Tree; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Walking Tree is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Playwright and TypeScript to architect scalable automation frameworks across web, desktop, and backend systems.

You will design and implement automated tests, validate REST APIs and data workflows, and drive quality across products while collaborating with developers, product teams, and DevOps. This role offers opportunities to mentor peers and advance automation maturity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or engineering.
• 5+ years of QA automation and software testing experience.
• Strong Playwright and TypeScript programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable Playwright/TypeScript automation frameworks.
• Develop automated tests for web, desktop, and backend systems.
• Integrate tests with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).

Skills

Playwright

TypeScript

QA automation

Selenium

Java

Python

REST APIs

GraphQL

MQTT

SFTP

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

Jira/Xray

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Docker

AWS

Postman

Job description

Senior QA Automation Engineer (Playwright & TypeScript)

Location: Hyderabad, India
Experience: 5+ Years
Department: Grid Automation

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Playwright and TypeScript to drive automation excellence across our products and platforms. In this role, you will design and build scalable automation frameworks, implement end-to-end test automation strategies, and ensure high-quality software delivery through robust testing practices.

You will work on modern web applications, backend systems, batch processing workflows, and desktop applications while collaborating closely with developers, product teams, and DevOps engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Test Automation & Framework Development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript.
• Implement automated end-to-end testing for:
• Web applications
• Desktop/Windows applications
• Backend and batch-processing systems
• Enhance and migrate existing automation suites built using Selenium, Java, C#, or Python.
• Contribute to automation best practices and framework improvements.

Quality Assurance & Validation

• Develop automated tests for REST APIs and GraphQL services.
• Validate integrations involving MQTT, SFTP, and other data exchange mechanisms.
• Perform database testing and data integrity validation using SQL.
• Execute regression, integration, and end-to-end testing activities.
• Manage test cases and executions using tools such as Jira/Xray.

CI/CD & DevOps Integration

• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Support test execution in cloud and containerized environments using AWS and Docker.
• Collaborate on performance testing and monitoring activities using tools such as JMeter or k6.

Defect Management & Collaboration

• Analyze test results, investigate issues, and perform root cause analysis.
• Report and track defects with detailed reproduction steps.
• Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives.
• Work closely with development teams to improve product quality and testability.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and TypeScript.
• Experience in QA automation and software testing (5+ years).
• Good programming knowledge in TypeScript and familiarity with Java, C#, or Python.
• Experience with:
• REST APIs
• SQL databases
• MQTT
• SFTP
• Selenium
• Postman
• SoapUI
• Knowledge of:
• Git
• Jenkins
• Docker
• AWS
• CI/CD practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with IoT platforms, real-time data systems, or energy management applications.
• ISTQB Certification, Certified Agile Tester (CAT), or AWS Certification.
• Experience working in Agile/SAFe environments.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to identify quality risks and edge-case scenarios.
• Technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive attitude with a passion for quality engineering and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge automation technologies and modern testing frameworks.
• Be part of a collaborative Agile environment.
• Contribute to high-impact products with global reach.
• Influence quality strategy and automation practices across teams.