Software Test Automation Engineer - Playwright with JavaScript
- Wolters Kluwer
- 5 - 9 years
- Chennai
- 1 month ago
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Job Description
Software Test Automation Engineer
Location: Chennai
We are seeking a highly motivated Software Test Automation Engineer to join our Quality Engineering team. In this role, you will perform a wide range of testing activities with increasing autonomy. You will contribute to designing test cases, automating them, executing tests, analyzing results, and improving our overall test coverage and quality. Your work will play a critical role in delivering reliable, high quality software products.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and implement automated test cases based on functional and technical requirements.
- Execute automated test suites, analyze results, and log defects with clear documentation.
- Collaborate closely with developers, manual QA, and cross functional teams to refine testing strategies.
- Maintain and enhance existing automation scripts to ensure accuracy, reliability, and expanded coverage.
- Assist in integrating automation suites into the CI/CD pipeline (e.g., Azure DevOps).
- Participate in peer reviews for test cases and automation scripts, providing constructive feedback.
- Conduct basic performance and load testing activities as required.
- Support debugging and troubleshooting of automation failures.
- Contribute to creating, updating, and maintaining test plans and test cases.
- Provide recommendations to improve the automation framework, tools, and processes.
- Intermediate programming proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript.
- Experience with UI/API test automation frameworks, such as Playwright (MCP preferred-using Copilot or similar tooling)
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipeline integration, especially with Azure DevOps.
- Hands-on experience with defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
- Hands-on experience with Test management tools (e.g., Tricentis qTest).
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills to interpret test results and diagnose failures.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team oriented environment.
To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we re getting to know you not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.
Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.
Job Classification
Industry: Printing & PublishingFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QARole Category: Quality Assurance and TestingRole: Automation Test EngineerEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Wolters KluwerLocation(s): Chennai
Keyskills: automation framework Load testing Defect tracking Test management Analytical Debugging Javascript Test cases Troubleshooting JIRA
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