Specialist, IT Development Quality Assurance

Randstad Gcc; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad GCC in Chennai is seeking a skilled QA Test Engineer (Manual & Automation) to uphold software quality across development stages. You will drive automation best practices, implement robust test strategies, and ensure comprehensive coverage for Windows and Web UI testing with payroll focus.

The role requires 4+ years of QA experience, strong Selenium skills, and familiarity with Playwright or Cypress. Hybrid work setup in Chennai and collaboration across Agile teams are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and executing automated and manual test plans.
• Hands-on with Windows and Web UI testing.
• Strong knowledge of Selenium WebDriver; familiarity with Playwright or Cypress is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts for regression, end-to-end, and payroll scenarios.
• Create detailed test plans, cases, and scripts; ensure test coverage across modules.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and communicate defects; collaborate with Dev teams in Agile ceremonies.

Skills

Automation Testing

Manual Testing

Selenium WebDriver

Playwright

Cypress

Web UI Testing

Windows Testing

Agile

Job description

## Specialist, IT Development Quality AssuranceApply: Hybrid: IN - Chennai\\_Pycrofts Garden Rd: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 16, 2026 (22 days left to apply): R-109423Every year, we help hundreds of thousands of people find rewarding jobs in the ever-changing world of work.We understand the importance of a job in peoples lifes and we want to help them find work that feels good. And we’ll help them continue to grow as their needs and ambitions change.At Randstad, our value comes from our people and that is why we put them first. We are proud of our learning culture and career architecture framework that encourages ours team to develop both personally and professionally.We believe that talent grows when presented with opportunity and this is why we encourage our people to think beyond their role. We have created a culture that enables talent to flourish, encouraging entrepreneurship, fostering team spirit, and continually building mutual trust.## Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Assurance Test Engineer(Manual and Automation). You will be instrumental in upholding software quality across all stages of development, focusing on robust automated testing solutions. This role requires a proactive, adaptable team player who can successfully drive automation best practices and technical implementation. ## Key Responsibilities and Main Accountabilities* **Automation Strategy & Execution:** Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive automated test scripts for various processes, including regression, end-to-end, smoke, sanity, and complex calculations/payroll testing.* **Testing Coverage:** Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for complex software systems.* **Quality & Defect Management:** Continuously monitor automated test suites, analyze test results, and troubleshoot defects in real-time. Collaborate with development teams for swift resolution.* **Framework Management:** Configure and maintain test environments and automation frameworks, and collaborate with technical leads to evaluate and implement new test automation tools.* **Process Improvement:** Create high-quality documentation, including detailed test plans and low-level test cases.* **Collaboration:** Actively engage in Agile ceremonies and work closely with cross-functional teams to define acceptance criteria and ensure comprehensive testing coverage. ## Required Experience & Technical Proficiency* **Experience Level:** Minimum of 4+ years of total experience in Quality Assurance.* **Testing Skills:** Mandatory experience in both automation and manual testing.* **Automation Tools:** Expertise with Selenium WebDriver is mandatory, along with proficiency in other open-source automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Playwright, or Cypress).* **Testing Focus:** Primary expertise is required in Windows and Web UI testing. Experience in API and mobile application testing is an added advantage.* **Best Practices:** Solid understanding of test automation best practices, such as Page Object Models. ## Domain Expertise & Soft Skills* **Domain Knowledge:** Required experience with complex systems, particularly Payroll systems.* **Soft Skills:** Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, strong sense of ownership, and excellent communication and collaboration skills. ## Work Location & Timing* **Shift Timings:** This role requires working during India timing.Is this the job for you? We would love to hear from you! Please apply directly to the role and we will get in touch with you.