Senior Software Test Engineer II

About the Role We are looking for a highly motivated Software Test Engineer (STE) with strong expertise in Python, AWS, and Playwright to join our Quality Engineering team. The ideal candidate should have hands - on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks for cloud - native applications. Candidates should have exposure to modern AI - assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Cursor (minimum 6 months of practical experience). Experience or understanding of AI/ML - based applications and testing methodologies will be an added advantage. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Python and Playwright . Create and execute automated functional, regression, integration, API, and end - to - end test cases. Validate applications deployed on AWS cloud environments . Collaborate with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to define quality strategies and acceptance criteria. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and support release validation activities. Analyze test results, identify defects, and provide detailed root cause analysis. Ensure test coverage across web applications, APIs, and cloud - based services. Leverage AI coding assistants such as Cursor and GitHub Copilot to improve engineering productivity and test development efficiency. Participate in test planning, estimation, risk assessment, and continuous process improvement initiatives. Contribute to performance, security, and reliability testing efforts where applicable. Required Skills Technical Skills Strong programming experience in Python . Hands - on experience with Playwright automation framework. Good understanding of software testing methodologies and SDLC/STLC. Experience testing applications hosted on AWS services. Expertise in API testing using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar. Experience with Git, version control, and CI/CD tools. Knowledge of test reporting, defect tracking, and automation best practices. Understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies. AI - Assisted Development Minimum 6 months of hands - on experience with Cursor and/or GitHub Copilot . Ability to leverage AI - powered coding tools for test automation development, code reviews, and productivity improvements. Nice - to - Have Skills Experience with AI/ML applications or testing machine learning models. Exposure to Generative AI, LLM - based applications, or AI - powered products. Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud - native architectures. Performance testing experience using JMeter, Locust, or similar tools. Experience with security testing and cloud compliance practices. Qualifications Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Proven experience in software testing and test automation. Strong analytical, debugging, and problem - solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Experience: Min 4 Years - 7 Years Work Location: Pune Hinjewadi Phase II Work Type: Hybrid (Thrice a week from the office) Disclaimer : This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.