Quality Engineer (QA)- Cypress/Playwright

ShopDeck; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team culture

Opportunity to shape QA roadmap

Work in a high-growth environment

Job summary

A fast-growing e-commerce startup is seeking a Quality Engineer (QA) to enhance their software development processes through effective automation frameworks. In this full-time role, you’ll design and maintain automated testing solutions and collaborate with various teams to ensure high-quality releases. Candidates should have between 2 to 6 years of experience in QA or test automation, with strong skills in Playwright and an understanding of Agile methodologies. Join a dynamic environment that emphasizes innovation and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience in QA or test automation roles.
• Strong hands-on expertise with automation frameworks/tools, preferably Playwright.
• Good understanding of software testing principles and the defect life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain UI automation frameworks using Playwright.
• Build and execute API automation suites.
• Collaborate to define test strategies and ensure quality.

Skills

Automation frameworks/tools expertise (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, TestNG)

Proficiency in programming languages (JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Python)

API testing skills

Understanding of Agile methodologies

Version control systems knowledge (Git)

Data validation experience

Tools

Playwright

Cypress

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

Quality Engineer (QA) – Cypress/Playwright

About the Role We’re looking for passionate and detail‑oriented Software Development Engineers in Test (SDET) to join our QA team. You’ll be responsible for ensuring high‑quality releases across our e‑commerce enablement platform through automation, robust test strategy, and close collaboration with cross‑functional teams. You’ll work on modern tech stacks, take ownership of test frameworks, and help shape the quality culture within a fast‑paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Playwright‑based UI automation frameworks using JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Build and execute API automation suites using Playwright or similar tools.
• Collaborate with Product, Development, and DevOps teams to understand requirements, define test strategies, and ensure quality across releases.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/Jenkins).
• Participate in test planning, estimation skjøn, and coverage reviews for every sprint/release.
• Perform functional, regression, and integration testing on both frontend and backend components.
• Own and drive test data management, environment readiness, and result reporting.
• Identify gaps in test coverage and propose scalable automation solutions.
• Debug issues, analyze logs, and collaborate with developers to ensure quick turnaround.
• Mentor junior QAs/SDETs (for SDET III level) and contribute to overall test strategy and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2–6 years of total experience in QA or test automation roles.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with automation frameworks/tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or TestNG – preferably Playwright with JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language for automation (JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, or Python).
• Strong understanding of API testing, REST principles, and JSON‑based validations.
• Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.).
• Solid knowledge of Agile methodologies, sprint processes, and QA’s role in iterative development cycles.
• Good understanding of software testing principles, SDLC, STLC, and the defect life cycle.
• Working knowledge of version control systems (Git) and test management tools.
• Ability fantom to analyze business requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios.
• Exposure to e‑commerce or transaction‑based systems is a plus.
• Experience with data validation using databases (MySQL, MongoDB, or GBQ) preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS/GCP) and environment configuration is a plus.

What We’re Looking For

SDET II

• Strong individual contributor, capable of designing and executing automated and manual tests independently.
• Focus on delivering high‑quality, maintainable test code.

SDET III

• Technical leader within the QA team.
• Drives automation architecture, mentors peers, reviews test designs, and improves process efficiency.
• Works cross‑functionally to align QA strategy with product and úč engineering goals.

Why Join Us

• Entertainment to build and scale automation frameworks from scratch in a high‑growth e‑commerce startup.
• Collaborative team culture that values ownership, innovation, and impact.
• Work closely with engineering leadership and contribute to shaping the QA roadmap.

Contact Policy

This job description does not include personal phone numbers, WhatsApp contacts, or unvetted external links. All official communication and application steps will be carried out via our company careers portal or corporate email addresses. Any contact details of that nature, if previously present, have been removed to ensure compliance and candidate safety.

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Software Development