Test Automation Engineer

Shape the utilities market of the future with us! We are looking for a Test Automation Engineer with 3–6 years of strong experience in Java and JavaScript/TypeScript , with hands-on expertise in Playwright . The role focuses on building scalable automation frameworks from scratch, integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, reliable releases. What is the role about? Key Responsibilities:

Test Automation & Framework Development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks from scratch using Java and/or JavaScript/TypeScript
• Develop and execute automated test suites for UI and API testing , ensuring high coverage and stability
• Implement end-to-end automation using Playwright and related automation libraries
• Ensure automation solutions follow best practices for maintainability, performance, and scalability

CI/CD & Test Execution

• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI and/or Jenkins
• Manage test execution, reporting, and traceability using JIRA, Xray, and TestRail
• Maintain automation code using Git , following best practices for branching, reviews, and version control
• Support environment configuration and test setup for consistent execution across environments

Analysis, Quality & Collaboration

• Analyze test results, identify root causes, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues efficiently
• Improve automation reliability and execution performance through continuous refactoring and optimization
• Contribute to overall test strategy, automation standards, and reporting practices
• Actively participate in requirement analysis and mapping automated tests to requirements

API & Integration Testing

• Design and execute API and integration tests using Playwright request context
• Implement authentication setup via APIs (token/session generation) to optimize test execution
• Perform contract validation, response verification, and chaining of API + UI test flows
• Maintain traceability between automated tests and requirements in JIRA/Xray/TestRail

Required skills and qualifications Required Skills & Experience

• 3–6 years of experience in test automation engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and/or JavaScript/TypeScript
• Proven experience in automation framework design and implementation (from scratch or major enhancements)
• Hands-on expertise with Playwright for end-to-end test automation
• Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts with practical experience in GitLab CI and/or Jenkins
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools: JIRA, Xray, TestRail
• Strong understanding of test strategies, automation best practices, and reporting

Preferred skills and qualifications Preferred Skills :

• Experience with API automation (REST) and integration testing
• Familiarity with test data management , stubbing, and mocking techniques
• Exposure to Docker , containerized test execution, or cloud-based CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with parallel test execution and test optimization strategies
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar) for test environments
• Experience with performance, reliability, or non-functional testing
• Understanding of microservices-based architectures
• Familiarity with BDD frameworks or behavior-driven testing approaches
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum development environments