Software Test Engineer (Java, Selenium Playwright)

We are looking for a passionate and detail oriented Software Test Engineer with 1 to 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Test Automation. The ideal candidate should possess strong testing fundamentals hands on automation experience excellent communication skills and a quality first mindset. This role offers an opportunity to work with modern technologies AI driven testing approaches and CI/CD practices while contributing to the delivery of high quality software products. 

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for ensuring the quality of product features and enhancements. 
• Understand business requirements user stories and technical specifications. 
• Identify gaps ambiguities and inconsistencies in requirements and collaborate with Product Owners and Development teams. 
• Create comprehensive test strategies test plans and test cases. 
• Perform Functional Regression Integration End to End Smoke and Sanity Testing. 
• Perform Non Functional Testing including Performance Security Accessibility Compatibility and Reliability testing. 
• Design develop execute and maintain automated test cases using Java TypeScript Selenium and Playwright. 
• Continuously identify opportunities to increase automation coverage and efficiency. 
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines and support continuous testing initiatives. 
• Validate REST APIs databases and service integrations. 
• Log track and verify defects while working closely with developers for effective resolution. 
• Setup and maintain test environments and test data. 
• Leverage AI powered tools and techniques to improve test design automation defect analysis and quality insights. 
• Participate in design reviews code reviews and sprint ceremonies. 
• Maintain functional and technical knowledge of the application landscape. 
• Collaborate effectively with cross functional teams across locations. 
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge on testing practices tools and frameworks. 
• Follow industry best practices quality standards and team SDLC guidelines. 
• Continuously evaluate and recommend process improvements for quality engineering. 

Qualifications :

Qualifications 

• 1 to 3 years of experience in Software Testing and QA Automation. 
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Technology or related discipline. 
• Strong understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). 
• Hands on experience in test automation using Selenium and Playwright. 
• Strong programming skills in Java and/or TypeScript. 
• Experience in designing and maintaining automation frameworks. 
• Knowledge of Object Oriented Programming concepts and design principles. 
• Experience in API testing using Postman Rest Assured or equivalent tools. 
• Experience in Web Application and Cross Browser Testing. 
• Experience in Database Testing and SQL queries. 
• Strong test validation troubleshooting and debugging skills. 
• Good understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools such as Jenkins GitHub Actions GitLab CI or Azure DevOps. 
• Familiarity with source control tools such as Git. 
• Knowledge of Agile Scrum methodologies and release processes. 
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure AWS or GCP is a plus. 
• Exposure to AI assisted testing tools and modern Quality Engineering practices is highly desirable. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities. 
• Passion for learning new technologies and continuous improvement. 
   

Expected Competencies 

• Accountable Takes ownership of quality deliverables and drives tasks to completion. 
• Analytical Evaluates complex scenarios and identifies risks proactively. 
• Quality Focused Continuously advocates for product quality and customer satisfaction. 
• Automation Mindset Identifies opportunities to automate repetitive and high value test scenarios. 
• AI Driven Thinking Understands and adopts AI powered testing approaches to improve productivity and quality. 
• Collaborative Works effectively with Product Development DevOps and Business teams. 
• Customer Focused Understands customer needs and validates solutions from an end user perspective. 
• Communication Skills Demonstrates effective verbal written and presentation skills. 
• Detail Oriented Maintains high attention to detail and test coverage. 
• Continuous Learner Actively explores new tools technologies and industry trends. 
• Problem Solver Approaches challenges with a structured and solution oriented mindset. 
• Shows Initiative Proactively identifies improvements and takes action without constant supervision. 

 
Why Join Us 

• Work with modern automation frameworks and AI driven testing solutions. 
• Opportunity to contribute to high impact products and platforms. 
• Exposure to cloud technologies CI/CD and DevOps practices. 
• Collaborative and innovation driven engineering culture. 
• Continuous learning and career growth opportunities. 
• Flexible and inclusive work environment. 

Additional Information :

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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