SDET - Java / Selenium / Playwright

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate effective communication with client project stakeholders regarding project status and recommendations.
• Craft client code that is not just efficient, but also performant, testable, scalable, secure, and of the highest quality.
• Actively participate in accurate planning and estimation efforts, utilizing project methods and tools.
• Proficiently gather requirements and organize/present developed features for clients.
• Execute complex activities within the current methodology and quality standards, showcasing success across diverse engagements.
• Enhance and expand automation frameworks and practices. Identify opportunities for improving testing processes and automation coverage, contributing to the selection and implementation of advanced tools and technologies.
• Lead the detailed design and oversight of automated test cases and execution, focusing on critical, high-impact testing activities. Ensure thorough coverage and adherence to quality standards, while efficiently managing resources and timelines.
• Promote client success across the team by collaborating with engineers, designers, and managers to understand user pain points, anticipate potential problems, and iterate on solutions that drive client success.
• Engage in agile software development, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, team retrospectives, and other governance activities.
• Actively participate in the Engineering Practice community, mentoring others through Communities of Practice (CoPs) or on project teams, and supporting the growth of technical capabilities.
• Independently drive project delivery within defined architecture, demonstrating autonomy and accountability in all stages from conceptualization to deployment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with remote device testing platforms (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, or similar).
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in QA, in Automation testing, and in the following areas specified below:
  • Angular (Unit Testing, UX design, Figma, MonoRepo, state management using ngRx)
  • Java, AWS services (Lambda, SQS, etc), containerization, ci/cd pipelines
• Proficient in API automation and have good understanding of automation frameworks like Playwright, Cypress etc.
• Knowledge of REST APIs and JSON validation.
• Strong experience with Karate Framework for API automation.
• Advanced hands-on experience with Playwright for Web UI automation.
• Solid experience in iOS automation (Appium preferred).
• Proficient in all components of the development process, including Code repository (GitHub) and branching strategy, Code review, Coding standards, Code deployment.
• Expected to evaluate and make recommendations based on complex Proof of Concepts.
• Lead the design and implementation of a scalable automation framework using Java and Angular.
• Familiar with test driven development.
• Deep knowledge of databases and SQL, with experience executing complex data validation and interacting with databases for comprehensive backend testing.
• Proficient in defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla), with a strong track record in bug reporting, tracking, and resolution processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Management, Design) to define, design, automate and ship new features and functionality.
• Ensure code integrity and organization, including code reviews and mentoring junior developers.
• Lead by example in writing clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented, with proven ability to work independently and under pressure, managing multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• CI/CD integration experience (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, DevOps).

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE DESIRED

• A strong advocate for process improvement and innovation, with a history of initiating and leading projects that enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve team efficiency.
• Significant experience in performance and load testing, using tools like LoadRunner or JMeter, with the ability to design, execute, and analyze tests to ensure application performance under various conditions.

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance benefits as per company policy.
• Life Insurance as per company policy.
• 15 days of paid vacation as per local law.
• Paternity and maternity leave as per local law.
• Marriage, bereavement and graduation leaves as per company policy.
• Paid holidays as per local law.
• Christmas and Middle year bonuses as per local law.
• Discounts in local shops.
• Direct deposit of payroll.