Senior Software Test Automation Engineer

Wolters Kluwer N.V.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolters Kluwer N.V. is seeking an experienced Software Test Automation Engineer to advance automated testing across complex web applications.

You will work with cross-functional teams, define automation strategies, and ensure quality through secure testing practices. The role requires 6–10 years of hands-on experience with Selenium/Playwright, CI/CD tools, and strong debugging skills, with a focus on AI-assisted testing and scalable frameworks.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in software test automation for complex web apps.
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnosis and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in API and UI testing with automation frameworks.
• Proficiency in .NET or Java; SQL basics understood.
• Ability to write/understand automated test plans and cases.
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and Agile/Scrum practices.

Responsibilities

• Define automation test strategies for features with AI solutions.
• Collaborate with Product, Development, UX and other teams.
• Drive code reviews, design discussions and best practices.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD so builds deploy tests automatically.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote ownership.
• Ensure application quality and performance.
• Plan roadmaps and align engineering with business goals.

Skills

Test automation

C# / Java

Selenium

Playwright

CI/CD

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

API testing

UI testing

SQL basics

Debugging

Agile/Scrum

Mentoring

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

Job Description Summary

Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of approaches, tools and platforms in the area of software test automation. Works independently with minimal guidance and works with cross functional teams to standardise/adopt technology and automation best practices. Understands key business drivers and builds knowledge of the company, processes and customers. Performs a range of technical assignments and solves moderately complex problems under guidance of established policies and procedure. Contributes to delivery of team goals through personal efforts or through influence over team members. Incumbents will potentially work as a back‑up of the lead/manager and work with the business/technology stakeholders closely as needed and follow agile scrum processes as specified for the team.

Experience

6 to 10 years

Technical Skills

• 6+ years of software test automation experience, preferably with complex web applications.
• Advanced technical troubleshooting, diagnosing and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong test automation skills – C# (Preferred) OR Java(willing to learn and work on C#)
• Proficiency in .NET.
• Solid understanding of object‑oriented programming, design and debugging skills.
• Basic understanding of SQL database technologies.
• Proven experience developing automated test framework, e.g. unit tests, Selenium, Playwright
• Experience in functional/non‑functional testing.
• Experience in API Testing and UI testing.
• Strong manual testing and debugging abilities.
• Knowledge of the Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Able to write/understand basic SQL.
• Experience in creating test plans and test cases based on business requirements
• Thorough knowledge of fundamental quality assurance concepts and best practices is required
• Ability to take ownership and understanding the end‑to‑end flow of multiple applications and impact analysis.
• Understanding of integrating automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.
• Familiar with managing test environments
• Strong knowledge of Selenium/API Automation in C#.
• Identify, analyse, and document defects clearly in collaboration with the development team.
• Perform root cause analysis of failed tests and drive resolution.
• Understanding of AI testing and some experience with AI tool like (Co‑pilot etc.)
• Must be self‑motivated and take initiative in performing tasks and growing skills and knowledge.
• Utilize AI‑powered tools to accelerate automation development and execution.
• Apply industry best practices to design, implement, and maintain robust automated test scripts.
• Continuously optimise automation frameworks for efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with QA and development teams to integrate AI solutions into the automation process.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and automation technologies.

Soft Skills

• Ability to mentor junior developers and lead the technical discussions.
• Problem‑solving mindset with a focus on delivering high‑quality solutions
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Working under moderate supervision
• Designing, developing, testing, debugging, and implementing moderately complex operating system components, software tools, and utilities
• Making moderately complex modifications to existing software to meet specialised needs and configurations
• Maintaining program libraries and technical documentation
• Assisting in planning, scheduling, and implementation activities
• Initiating corrective actions to ensure adherence to timelines

Key Responsibilities

• Define the automation test strategies for critical features & Collaboration powered by Expert AI solutions product, ensuring high‑quality delivery.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Product Management, Development, UX, and other engineering groups.
• Drive technical excellence through code reviews, design discussions, and adherence to best practices.
• Contribute to automation roadmap decisions and long‑term technical strategy.
• Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure tests are executed automatically with every build and deployment.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and ownership.
• Ensure quality, and performance of the application.
• Participate in roadmap planning and help align engineering efforts with business goals.

Our Interview Practices

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in‑person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI‑generated responses or third‑party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process. Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

Why join us

At Wolters Kluwer, and be part of a dynamic global technology company that makes a difference every day. We’re innovators with impact. We provide expert software and information solutions that the world’s leading professionals rely on, in the moments that matter most. You'll make a real difference in the lives of millions of people. Together with our customers, we help to advance sustainability, health, justice, prosperity, and commerce around the world. You can thrive at Wolters Kluwer, where diversity is core to our collective strength and high performance. Be your unique self, share your creative ideas, do your best work, and take time to grow in our caring and inclusive culture where you can belong.

Wolters Kluwer reported 2025 annual revenues of €6.1 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs more than 21,000 people worldwide. Our customers work in industries that impact the lives of millions of people every single day. Our mission is to empower our professional customers with the AI‑powered solutions they need to make critical decisions, achieve successful outcomes, and increase productivity. We deliver trusted, AI‑powered expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge, proprietary content, and advanced technology to provide expert‑validated insights, automate workflows, and drive better outcomes. Today, nearly 70% of our digital revenues come from AI‑powered solutions, reflecting our strategic focus on embedding AI into professional workflows and delivering measurable productivity gains. We are committed to helping professionals navigate complexity, improve the way they work, and solve critical challenges through cloud‑based, AI‑powered platforms that integrate seamlessly into their workflows and ecosystems. Our solutions are designed to deliver impact when it matters most, especially in high‑stakes environments where accuracy and trust are essential. With a nearly 190‑year legacy, Wolters Kluwer continues to evolve its portfolio of digital solutions and services to meet the changing needs of professionals worldwide, enabling them to work faster, make smarter decisions, and deliver better outcomes.

For more information about our solutions and organization, visit www.wolterskluwer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. As a global organization, we recognize that solving a wide range of complex problems requires diverse perspectives and innovative thinking. We know that bringing our best to our customers, communities, and other key stakeholders requires a highly engaged and talented workforce – one that represents the diversity of those we serve and the communities where we live and work. We aim to provide a welcoming environment and equitable opportunities for all employees regardless of background, nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or religion. This principle is ingrained in our company values and articulated in our Code of Business Ethics. At Wolters Kluwer, you’ll feel valued for your contributions, and you’ll know that your health, safety, and well‑being are important to us. Our well‑being benefits provide tools, programs, and resources to help our diverse employees feel healthy, happy, safe, and prosperous. Our global Together we thrive well‑being program reflects our commitment to supporting colleagues across physical, mental, social, and financial well‑being. That commitment has been recognized externally through Ragan’s Top Places to Work for Employee Well‑being: Large Organization in 2024. More recently, Wolters Kluwer was recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers 2026 and America’s Best Employers for Engineers 2026. In 2025, Wolters Kluwer was also recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women. To ensure we continue to drive innovation that enables us to develop products and services to best serve our customers, we cultivate a workplace culture rooted in mutual respect, bringing forward insights from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We are also committed to complying with laws requiring equal opportunity in hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, and we do not tolerate discrimination on any of these bases. GDPR Wolters Kluwer (“we” or “us”) wants to inform you about the ways we process your personal information. In this Privacy & Cookie Notice we explain what personal information we collect, use and disclose. You’ll find details related to GDPR and other data privacy policies on our Careers Privacy and Cookies page.