Software Engineer

Job Purpose
To ensure high-quality software delivery by designing and implementing scalable automation frameworks from scratch, executing manual and performance testing, and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines for efficient regression testing and faster releases. Duties and Responsibilities
Design and develop automation frameworks from scratch using Selenium (Java) and Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript)

Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated regression testing

Perform functional, regression, and end-to-end manual testing

Develop and execute API automation test scripts

Conduct performance and stress testing using JMeter

Create and maintain automation execution reports and dashboards

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment

Participate in requirement analysis and test planning

Identify, log, and track defects using defect management tools

Ensure adherence to SDLC and STLC processes

Explore and implement AI-based testing solutions and tools

Continuously improve test coverage, framework efficiency, and execution time

Key Decisions / Dimensions

Selection of automation tools, frameworks, and design patterns

Test strategy for automation, manual, and performance testing

CI/CD pipeline integration approach

Test case design, prioritization, and execution strategy

Identification of areas suitable for automation vs manual testing

Performance testing approach and benchmarking criteria

Major Challenges

Building and maintaining robust automation frameworks from scratch

Integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines efficiently

Handling complex end-to-end and cross-system testing scenarios

Ensuring test stability and reducing flaky tests

Managing performance testing for high-load systems

Adapting to new tools, technologies, and AI-driven testing approaches

Coordinating with multiple stakeholders (Dev, QA, Product)

Required Qualifications and Experience
a)Qualifications
Graduation in computers / IT
b)Work Experience
Experience of 2 to 3+ years of experience in QA Automation, Manual, and Performance Testing
c)Mandatory Skills (tasks may differ basis the below mentioned skill sets)
Must have:

Strong experience in Selenium with Java

Hands-on experience with Playwright (TypeScript / JavaScript)

Expertise in JMeter for performance and stress testing

Strong knowledge of Manual Testing concepts

Experience in API Automation Testing

Experience in building automation frameworks from scratch

Experience in CI/CD pipeline implementation (Jenkins/Azure DevOps, etc.)

Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC

Experience working in Agile methodology

Ability to create automation execution reports and dashboards

Good understanding of test design techniques and defect lifecycle

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills