System Test Engineer | 5-8 yrs

Siemens; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Pune seeks a QA Automation Engineer (JavaScript) to design and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright or Cypress. You will implement API automation, translate requirements into comprehensive test scenarios, and execute various testing types to ensure product quality.

The role collaborates with Agile teams and integrates tests into CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of QA experience, strong JavaScript skills, and hands-on experience across web apps and APIs in

Qualifications

• BE/BTech/MSc/MCA in Computer Science, IT or equivalent.
• 5-8 years of experience in Software Testing and QA.
• Hands-on in manual and automation testing for web apps and APIs.
• Experience with Agile development environments and QA practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end test automation frameworks with Playwright or Cypress (JavaScript).
• Implement API automation testing to improve coverage and validation.
• Translate requirements into test scenarios, cases and quality strategies.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, smoke, and exploratory testing.
• Manage defect lifecycle: identify, report, track, and validate defects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure high-quality releases.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated tests.

Skills

JavaScript

Playwright

Cypress

API testing

STLC

Defect management

Git

CI/CD

Performance testing

Analytical skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Load testing

Education

BE/BTech/MSc/MCA in CS/IT

Tools

Git

CI/CD

IBM Jazz

Quality Center

Job description

Hello Visionary!

At Siemens, we believe quality is the foundation of great software. We empower our teams to innovate, collaborate, and continuously improve while delivering exceptional customer experiences. Join our global and diverse workforce and help us ensure world-class product quality through modern testing practices and automation excellence. We’re looking for a QA Automation Engineer (JavaScript | Playwright/Cypress, 3-5 years) to join our team.

You’ll Make a Difference By

• Designing, developing, and maintaining robust end-to-end test automation frameworks using Playwright or Cypress with JavaScript (Node.js).
• Implementing and executing API automation testing through code-based solutions for improved test coverage and integration validation.
• Creating clean, scalable, and maintainable automation scripts aligned with quality engineering best practices.
• Analyzing business requirements and translating them into comprehensive test scenarios, test cases, and quality strategies.
• Performing functional, regression, integration, smoke, sanity, and exploratory testing to ensure product reliability.
• Managing the complete defect lifecycle, including defect identification, reporting, tracking, and validation.
• Collaborating with cross-functional Agile teams including developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality releases.
• Contributing to continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines by integrating automated test suites.
• Driving quality improvements through effective testing processes, root cause analysis, and continuous feedback.

Education & Experience

• B.E. / B.Tech / M.Sc. / MCA in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
• 5-8 years of experience in Software Testing and Quality Assurance.
• Hands‑on experience in both manual and automation testing across web applications and APIs.
• Strong experience with modern Agile development environments and quality engineering practices.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (Node.js) for test automation development.
• Hands‑on expertise in Playwright or Cypress for end‑to‑end application testing.
• Experience in API test automation using code-based frameworks and automation tools.
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, testing life cycle (STLC), and defect management processes.
• Experience in requirement analysis, test planning, test design, execution, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of functional, regression, integration, smoke, sanity, and exploratory testing.
• Experience with Git, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands‑on experience with defect and test management tools such as IBM Jazz, Quality Center, or similar platforms.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Hands‑on experience in Performance Testing and Non‑Functional Testing concepts including load, stress, endurance, and scalability testing.
• Experience with K6 for performance test scripting, execution, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to identify performance bottlenecks, analyze test results, and collaborate with development teams to drive performance improvements.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with modern DevOps and quality engineering practices.
• Knowledge of test framework design, reusable automation architecture, and automation best practices.
• Exposure to performance, security, or accessibility testing concepts.
• Experience integrating automated test suites within enterprise CI/CD environments.
• Understanding of Agile frameworks including Scrum and Kanban.
• Experience working with global and distributed teams.
• Relevant certifications in Software Testing, Automation Testing, Agile, or Quality Engineering.

What You’ll Gain

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge software products with a strong focus on quality engineering and automation.
• Exposure to modern testing frameworks, CI/CD practices, and cloud‑native application testing.
• Collaboration with global product and engineering teams delivering innovative solutions.
• A culture that encourages continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth.
• Ownership of quality initiatives that directly impact customer satisfaction and business success.

This role, based in Pune, is an individual contributor position. You may be required to visit other locations within India and internationally. In return, you'll have the opportunity to work with teams shaping the future.

At Siemens, we are a collection of over 312,000 minds building the future, one day at a time, worldwide. We are dedicated to equality and welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Bring your curiosity and imagination, and help us shape tomorrow