Senior Playwright Automation Engineer

NTT DATA Global Delivery Services Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA Global Delivery Services Ltd in Bangalore, Karnataka, invites an experienced Technology Consultant - Playwright Automation Engineer to design scalable test automation for enterprise apps. The role emphasizes Playwright, TypeScript/JavaScript, API testing, and CI/CD integration, with a hands-on approach and collaboration across Dev, QA, Product, and DevOps teams.

You will build reusable frameworks, improve test coverage, mentor junior engineers, participate in Agile ceremonies, and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software testing, QE, and test automation.
• 4+ years with Playwright, TypeScript/JavaScript, and modern web automation.
• 3+ years API automation, CI/CD integration, and automated regression testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Playwright-based automation frameworks for web applications.
• Develop automated test scripts using Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Automate functional, regression, integration, smoke, and end-to-end test scenarios.
• Develop reusable automation components, utilities, fixtures, and test-data management solutions.
• Perform API automation and validation using Playwright, Postman, or similar tools.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Implement parallel execution, cross-browser testing, retries, reporting, and test execution optimization.
• Review business and functional requirements and define appropriate automation coverage.
• Collaborate with developers and Product teams to improve application testability and overall quality.
• Analyze automation failures, identify root causes, and distinguish application defects from framework/environment issues.
• Perform code reviews and establish automation coding standards and best practices.
• Track defects and collaborate with development teams through resolution.
• Monitor automation results, test coverage, defect trends, and quality metrics.
• Mentor junior/mid-level automation engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, release planning, and production readiness activities.

Skills

Software Testing

Quality Engineering

Test Automation

Tools

Playwright

TypeScript/JavaScript

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

Technology Consultant - Playwright Automation Engineer

Req ID: 391383

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization,

We are currently seeking a Technology Consultant - Playwright Automation Engineer to join our team in Bangalore, Karnataka (IN-KA), India (IN). Job Title: Senior Technology Consultant - Playwright Automation Engineer Location: Bangalore, Chennai, Noida, Hyderabad

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Playwright Automation Engineer with strong expertise in designing and developing scalable test automation solutions for modern enterprise applications. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Playwright, TypeScript/JavaScript, API testing, automation framework development, and CI/CD integration. The role requires a strong hands-on engineer who can define automation approaches, build reusable frameworks, improve test coverage, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with development, QA, Product, and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Day to Day Job Duties

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Playwright-based automation frameworks for web applications.
• Develop automated test scripts using Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Automate functional, regression, integration, smoke, and end-to-end test scenarios.
• Develop reusable automation components, utilities, fixtures, and test-data management solutions.
• Perform API automation and validation using Playwright, Postman, or similar tools.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Implement parallel execution, cross-browser testing, retries, reporting, and test execution optimization.
• Review business and functional requirements and define appropriate automation coverage.
• Collaborate with developers and Product teams to improve application testability and overall quality.
• Analyze automation failures, identify root causes, and distinguish application defects from framework/environment issues.
• Perform code reviews and establish automation coding standards and best practices.
• Track defects and collaborate with development teams through resolution.
• Monitor automation results, test coverage, defect trends, and quality metrics.
• Mentor junior/mid-level automation engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, release planning, and production readiness activities.

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Software Testing, Quality Engineering, and Test Automation.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Playwright, TypeScript/JavaScript, and modern web automation.
• 4+ years of experience designing and developing enterprise test automation frameworks.
• 3+ years of experience with API automation, CI/CD integration, and automated regression testing.

Core Technical Skills

• Automation: Playwright
• Programming: TypeScript, JavaScript
• API Testing: Playwright API, Postman, REST APIs
• Testing: Functional, Regression, Integration, E2E, Smoke
• Testing Framework Development: Page Object Model, Fixtures, Reusable Components, Data-Driven Testing
• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps
• Version Control: Git, GitHub/GitLab
• Defect Management: Jira, Azure DevOps or similar
• Databases: SQL and backend data validation

Nice to Have Experience

• Experience with Selenium, Cypress, or other UI automation frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of Playwright capabilities including browser contexts, fixtures, network interception, tracing, screenshots, and parallel execution.
• Experience implementing cross-browser and multi-environment automation.
• Experience with BDD/Cucumber frameworks.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience executing automated tests in cloud or containerized environments.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of accessibility and visual regression testing.
• Experience with performance testing and application monitoring tools.
• Experience integrating automated quality gates into CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare, or other enterprise environments.
• Strong technical leadership, mentoring, analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D. Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.

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