Sr SDET Engineer

Hartford Global Services Private Limited; Rangareddy; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford in Hyderabad, India, seeks an IT Quality Engineer to join our quality engineering team to advance test automation using Playwright for UI and Karate for API testing. You will apply GenAI and MCP concepts to improve testing strategies and automation efficiency, with a foundation in Python and working knowledge of JavaScript.

Join us in an Agile environment where you will design BDD-based test cases, collaborate with developers and product managers, and contribute to continuous testing

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop test automation scripts using Playwright for UI automation and Karate for API testing
• Apply GenAI tools and MCP 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

Skills

QA experience

analytical problem solving

Agile experience

BDD with 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.

What It's Like to Work Here

Every day, a day to do right.

About Us

Showing up for people isn’t just what we do. It's who we are - and have been for more than 200 years.

We're devoted to finding innovative ways to serve our customers, communities and employees - continually asking ourselves what more we can do.

Is our policy language as simple and inclusive as it can be? Can we better help businesses navigate our ever-changing world? What else can we do to destigmatize mental health in the workplace? Can we make our communities more equitable? That we can rise to the challenge of these questions is due in no small part to our company values that our employees have shaped and defined.

And while how we contribute looks different for each of us, it's these values that drive all of us to do more and to do better every day.