Software Quality Assurance Engineer

About the job About the Role We are looking for a skilled SDET with strong expertise in Java, Selenium, Playwright, and CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate should have a strong testing mindset, ability to design robust automation frameworks, and collaborate with development teams to ensure high-quality, scalable software. Experience or interest in AI-driven testing solutions is a strong advantage. Key Responsibilities • Experience - 2+ years of experience • Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Playwright. • Write clean, reusable, and maintainable automation scripts for UI, API, and functional test coverage. • Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, etc.). • Collaborate closely with developers to promote a shift-left approach and ensure early defect detection. • Participate in code reviews, provide feedback, and enforce coding/testing best practices. • Analyze test execution results, debug failures, and work with teams for quick resolution. • Contribute to test strategy, test planning, and overall quality engineering processes. • Explore opportunities to integrate AI-based testing tools, auto-script generation, or intelligent defect prediction (good to have). Required Skills • Strong hands-on experience with Java (OOPs, Collections, Streams). • Solid experience in Selenium WebDriver automation. • Experience with Playwright (Java/JS) for modern UI automation. • Experience in testing REST APIs (Rest Assured / Postman). • Proficiency in CI/CD pipeline setup and integration. • Experience with Git, branching strategies, and version control best practices. • Good understanding of testing methodologies, test design techniques, and SDLC/STLC. • Experience with frameworks like TestNG/JUnit, Maven/Gradle. Good to Have • Exposure to AI in testing, LLM-based automation, or auto-test generation tools. • Understanding of cloud environments (AWS/Azure). • Experience with Docker or containerized test execution. • Performance or security testing exposure. SDET Mindset & Attributes • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. • Ability to think like a developer and test like an end user. • Passion for automation, optimization, and building reusable systems. • Proactive and collaborative team player. • Focus on quality, reliability, and continuous improvement. EDUCATION • Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering or a relevant field