CES has 26+ years of experience in delivering Software Product Development, Quality Engineering, and Digital Transformation Consulting Services to Global SMEs & Large Enterprises. CES has been delivering services to some of the leading Fortune 500 Companies including Automotive, AgTech, Bio Science, EdTech, FinTech, Manufacturing, Online Retailers, and Investment Banks. These are long-term relationships of more than 10 years and are nurtured by not only our commitment to timely delivery of quality services but also due to our investments and innovations in their technology roadmap. As an organization, we are in an exponential growth phase with a consistent focus on continuous improvement, process-oriented culture, and a true partnership mindset with our customers. We are looking for the right qualified and committed individuals to play an exceptional role as well as to support our accelerated growth. You can learn more about us at: http://www.cesltd.com/
Job Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Playwright to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead the automation testing efforts, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. Your experience in creating robust test frameworks and your passion for quality will be critical in driving our testing strategies forward.
Key Responsibilities:
Test Automation Development: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright to validate the functionality of web applications.
Test Planning: Collaborate with QA analysts and developers to understand requirements and develop comprehensive test plans and strategies.
Execution and Reporting: Execute automated test scripts, analyze test results, and report defects using appropriate tools and methodologies.
Continuous Integration: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and deployment.
Test Framework Maintenance: Maintain and enhance the test automation framework to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure test scripts are well-written, efficient, and follow coding best practices.
Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation related to test automation processes, frameworks, and scripts.
Collaboration: Work closely with developers, QA analysts, and other stakeholders to identify testing requirements and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.
Ideal Candidate :
7-10 years of testing experience with at least 5+ years in test automation and a minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in QA automation using Playwright.
Must have experience in Javascript /Typescript.
Experience in leading test automation effort for mid to large sized projects.
Experience in building and enhancing the frameworks.
Experience in other automation tools/frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Webdriver.io or Puppeteer
Programming Languages: Proficiency in other programming languages such as Python, or Java for writing automated test scripts is an advantage
Web Technologies: In-depth knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web services (RESTful APIs).
Understanding of QA Methodologies: Solid understanding of software testing concepts, methodologies, and best practices.
CI/CD Tools: Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps for automated test execution and integration.
Version Control: Proficiency in version control systems such as Git for managing test scripts and codebase.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify defects, troubleshoot issues, and propose effective solutions.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with team members and documenting test processes.
Leadership Experience: Previous experience leading a QA team or mentoring junior QA engineers.
Agile Methodology: Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
Additional Languages: Knowledge of additional programming languages is advantageous.