QE Automation Engineer - Associate

PwC Acceleration Center India; Andhra Pradesh; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking a QE Automation Engineer - Associate to develop innovative software solutions and drive quality across client engagements in Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services. You will implement quality engineering standards, identify defects, and collaborate with global teams while growing your technical and professional brand within the firm.

This role offers hands-on learning, modern tooling, and opportunities to advance as you deliver reliable software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and proficient in English (oral and written).
• Experience with QA automation, Playwright, Selenium and REST API testing.
• Comfort with multiple tools and programming languages used for test automation.

Responsibilities

• Implement quality engineering standards in software development and testing processes.
• Identify and resolve software defects to optimize performance and user experience.
• Conduct functional and compatibility testing using Selenium and Playwright.
• Collaborate with team members and clients to address varying challenges and scope.
• Develop test cases and protocols to validate software functionality and reliability.
• Apply QA methodologies to improve software quality and process efficiency.
• Manage post go-live support and release quality assurance activities.
• Gather information from diverse sources to analyze facts and discern patterns.
• Build commercial awareness and understand how the business operates.
• Uphold Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

Skills

Playwright with MCP; Tosca

Java

Python

JavaScript / TypeScript

Karate

REST Assured

Page Object Model

REST APIs

Jenkins

Git

SQL

Jira

Azure DevOps

GitHub

AWS

GenAI / coding assistants

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Tosca

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Xray

Zephyr

AWS / Azure / GCP

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a QE Automation Engineer - Associate, you will engage in developing innovative software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. Within our Technology Consulting practice, you will focus on implementing leading practice standards of quality in software development and testing processes. As an Associate, you will contribute to client engagement and projects while developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You will be exposed to clients to learn how to build meaningful client connections, manage and inspire others, and grow your personal brand by deepening your technical knowledge of firm services and technology resources.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will identify and resolve defects, optimize performance, and enhance user experience. You will be expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow, taking ownership and consistently delivering quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you will build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Implementing quality engineering standards in software development and testing processes
• Identifying and resolving software defects to optimize performance and enhance user experience
• Conducting functional and compatibility testing using tools like Selenium
• Collaborating with team members and clients to address varying challenges and scope
• Developing test cases and protocols to validate software functionality and reliability
• Applying quality assurance methodologies to improve software quality and process efficiency
• Managing post go‑live support and release management quality assurance activities
• Gathering information from diverse sources to analyze facts and discern patterns
• Building commercial awareness and understanding how the business operates
• Upholding professional and technical standards, including the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Playwright with MCP; Tosca
• Jav, Python, JavaScript / TypeScript for Playwright
• Karate and/or REST Assured
• Page Object Model, reusable components, fixtures, utilities, test‑data management, configuration management
• REST APIs, HTTP methods, headers, authentication, JSON/XML, request/response validation, status codes
• Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps or equivalent
• Git / GitHub / Bitbucket
• SQL
• Test failures, logs, traces, screenshots, API responses
• Jira, Azure DevOps, Xray, Zephyr
• AWS, Azure or GCP
• Experience using GenAI/coding assistants for test generation, code development, test‑data creation, debugging and productivity improvement

Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Mathematics

• Demonstrating proficiency in Quality Assurance Engineering and methodologies
• Utilizing Selenium for browser automation and software testing
• Engaging in systems integration testing and user acceptance testing
• Applying intellectual curiosity to drive process improvement initiativesContributing to defect reporting and post go‑live support
• Adapting to diverse client needs in a fast‑paced environment