Senior Automation Test Engineer, Playwright (TypeScript)

QualiTlabs; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to cutting-edge automation technologies

Collaborative engineering-driven culture

Opportunities for AI-driven approaches

Job summary

A tech services company in Hyderabad is seeking a Senior Automation Test Engineer. This role involves designing and maintaining automation frameworks with Playwright and TypeScript, automating complex web applications, and improving testing productivity. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of experience in software testing and automation, strong debugging skills, and effective communication abilities. Opportunities for mentoring junior engineers and implementing AI-driven testing strategies are also emphasized.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in software testing and automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright automation using TypeScript.
• Experience automating complex web applications with dynamic UI components.
• Strong fundamentals in JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience building or maintaining automation frameworks.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Familiarity with AI tools or AI-assisted development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright.
• Automate complex web application workflows.
• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines and test environments.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate test development and coverage.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA teams on test strategies.
• Debug and troubleshoot automation failures with root-cause analysis.
• Contribute to code reviews and improve automation standards.
• Ensure reliability across multiple browsers and environments.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and share knowledge within the team.

Skills

Playwright automation using TypeScript

Debugging and problem-solving skills

CI/CD tools

JavaScript/TypeScript fundamentals

Automation frameworks

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Complex web apps automation

Mentoring juniors

Test strategy development

Education

BE/B.Tech/MCA or equivalent

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Automation Test Engineer with strong Playwright and TypeScript experience to join our growing QA engineering team in Hyderabad. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in automating complex web applications, building scalable automation frameworks, and leveraging AI tools to accelerate automation development and testing productivity.

This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work closely with developers, product teams, and clients to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright with TypeScript.
• Automate complex web application workflows, including dynamic elements, asynchronous behaviour, and multi-step user journeys.
• Build scalable, maintainable, and robust test automation solutions following industry best practices.
• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines and test environments.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI tools and AI-assisted automation techniques to accelerate test development and improve test coverage.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA teams to understand requirements and design effective test strategies.
• Debug and troubleshoot automation failures and provide clear root-cause analysis.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving automation standards and best practices.
• Ensure automation reliability across multiple browsers and environments.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Required Skills

• 4+ years of experience in software testing and automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright automation using TypeScript.
• Experience automating complex web applications with dynamic UI components.
• Solid understanding of JavaScript / TypeScript fundamentals.
• Experience building or maintaining automation frameworks from scratch or enhancing existing frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar.
• Strong understanding of software testing concepts, including functional testing, regression testing, and test strategy.
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using AI tools or AI-assisted development to accelerate automation development.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Good to Have

• Experience with API automation testing.
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments.
• Familiarity with performance testing or security testing concepts.
• Experience with cloud-based testing platforms.

Work Environment

• Work from Office Hyderabad
• Collaborative and engineering-driven culture focused on automation excellence and innovation.

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge automation technologies.
• Opportunity to apply AI-driven automation approaches.
• Exposure to complex enterprise applications.
• Opportunity to influence and shape next-generation automation frameworks.

Role: Automation Test Engineer

Industry Type: IT Services & Consulting

Department: Engineering - Software & QA

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: Quality Assurance and Testing

Education: BE/B.Tech/MCA or equivalent