Automation Developer (Playwright TypeScript / Karate Java)

IOTALENTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Automation Developer to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright and Karate frameworks. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience in automation testing and strong understanding of API testing concepts. Responsibilities include developing end-to-end automation frameworks and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in automation testing.
• Strong hands-on experience in Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript for web UI automation.
• Good understanding of API testing concepts (HTTP methods, headers, authentication, JSON/XML payloads).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end automation frameworks for web and API testing.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Execute automated test suites, analyze results, and report defects.

Skills

Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript

Karate Java Framework

API testing concepts

Debugging and analytical skills

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Postman

Swagger

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Automation Developer with hands-on expertise in Playwright (TypeScript) and Karate(Java) frameworks to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web and API testing. The candidate will collaborate with functional testers, developers, and DevOps engineers to ensure high-quality software delivery through robust automation practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end automation frameworks for web and API testing using Playwright (TypeScript) and Karate (Java).
• Develop and maintain reusable test components, data-driven test scripts, and utility functions.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bitbucket).
• Execute automated test suites, analyze results, and report defects in JIRA.
• Collaborate with functional QA and development teams to identify test coverage gaps.
• Maintain automation documentation, including test plans, test cases, and execution reports.
• Support performance and regression testing cycles as required.
• Ensure automation adheres to best practices in coding standards, maintainability, and scalability.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in automation testing.
• Strong hands-on experience in:
• Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript for web UI automation.
• Karate Java Framework for REST API automation.
• Good understanding of API testing concepts (HTTP methods, headers, authentication, JSON/XML payloads).
• Experience in Bitbucket for version control.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills.

Good to Have

• Experience with test data management.
• Knowledge of Postman, Swagger.
• Exposure to performance testing concepts (e.g., JMeter or LoadRunner).
• Experience in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Working knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitLab, etc.).

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving.