Lead I - Software Testing (Automation with Java, Selenium & Playwright)

Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Senior Automation Test Engineer with strong expertise in Java, Selenium, API Testing, Test Automation Frameworks, CI/CD, and Version Control Systems . The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable automation frameworks for web and API applications, with basic exposure to Playwright . Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for web and API applications. Build and maintain robust, reusable, and scalable test automation frameworks. Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing. Develop and maintain automation scripts using Java and Selenium WebDriver . Leverage TestNG/JUnit frameworks and build tools such as Maven or Gradle . Create and execute API automation tests using Rest Assured and validate APIs using Postman . Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or Azure DevOps (ADO) . Collaborate with development, business, and DevOps teams to ensure quality throughout the SDLC. Manage source code repositories and branching strategies using Git . Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with developers for resolution. Contribute to automation strategy, process improvements, and quality best practices. Mentor junior QA engineers and participate in code reviews.

Required Skills Automation Testing

7+ years of experience in Software Testing with strong focus on Test Automation. Hands-on experience in Java Automation Testing . Strong expertise in Selenium WebDriver . Basic experience/exposure to Playwright .

Test Automation Frameworks

Experience in developing and enhancing automation frameworks using:

TestNG JUnit

Build and dependency management tools:

Maven Gradle

API Testing

Strong understanding of REST APIs and API automation. Hands-on experience with:

Postman Rest Assured

CI/CD & DevOps

Experience integrating automation suites into CI/CD pipelines. Hands-on experience with:

Jenkins Azure DevOps (ADO)

Version Control

Strong experience with:

Git

Knowledge of branching, merging, pull requests, and code review processes.

Preferred Skills

Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies. SQL/database testing knowledge. Experience with BDD tools such as Cucumber is a plus. Experience working in cloud-based environments is desirable. Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Automation Testing, Java, Selenium, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit, Maven, Gradle, API Testing, Postman, Rest Assured, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, ADO, CI/CD, Git