Sr SDET Engineer

The Hartford; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GenAI in testing

Collaborative culture

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The Hartford in Hyderabad, India, is seeking an IT Quality Engineer to join the quality engineering team. The role focuses on automation using Playwright and Karate, with GenAI concepts to improve test strategies and MCP application. Strong Python and JavaScript foundations are essential in an Agile environment.

You will design and execute UI/API tests, contribute to CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate across product, development, and QA teams to ensure robust test coverage.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of QA experience with SDLC and QA processes.
• 2 years in test automation using Karate and Java.
• Experience in Python and JavaScript for automation.
• Familiarity with Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban).
• BDD familiarity with Gherkin syntax.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test automation scripts using Playwright for UI and Karate for API testing.
• Apply GenAI tools and MCP concepts to enhance testing strategies.
• Develop automated tests in Python and JavaScript.
• Execute and maintain CI/CD automation pipelines.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA in an Agile setting.
• Create and run BDD-based test cases with Gherkin.
• Execute manual and automated tests and analyze results.
• Participate in code reviews and promote test-driven development.
• Continuously research testing tools and practices to improve coverage.

Skills

QA processes

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

BDD (Gherkin)

Tools

Playwright

Karate

Python

JavaScript

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

IND Lead Software Engineer - GCC026

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

Position Overview

We are seeking an IT Quality Engineer to join our quality engineering team based in Hyderabad, India. The ideal candidate will have familiarity in modern automation frameworks such as Playwright and Karate, with knowledge to Generative AI (GenAI) tools and Model-Centric Programming (MCP) techniques applied to testing. A foundation in Python, and working knowledge of JavaScript, is essential. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and BDD (Behavior Driven Development) is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop test automation scripts using Playwright for UI automation and Karate for API testing.
• Apply GenAI tools and MCP (Model-Centric Programming) concepts at a foundational level to enhance test strategies and automation efficiency.
• Develop automated tests in Python and JavaScript where applicable.
• Execute and build automation pipeline within CI/CD ecosystems.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA to ensure comprehensive test coverage in an Agile environment.
• Design and execute BDD-based test cases, collaborating with stakeholders to define Gherkin-based feature files.
• Execute manual and automated scripts
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and drive their resolution.
• Participate actively in code reviews and promote test-driven development best practices.
• Continuously research and implement tools and practices that improve testing effectiveness and coverage.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of experience in QA with a strong understanding of SDLC and QA processes.
• 2 years of experience in test automation using Karate and Java.
• Experience in writing automation code in Python and JavaScript UI test automation.
• Familiarity working in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) development environments.
• Familiarity with BDD practices, including writing feature files using Gherkin syntax.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Playwright or Karate frameworks.
• General knowledge of Generative AI tools and MCP concepts as applied in testing scenarios (foundational level).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with continuous integration pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD.
• Familiarity to cloud-based testing environments.
• Familiarity with test data management and mock services.
• Good understanding of performance and security testing concepts.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation technologies including GenAI in testing.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Continuous learning and growth opportunities.

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