Automation Testing Engineer - Python

Role and Responsibilities

• Test Automation Development: Automate end-to-end UI tests for web and mobile applications primarily using Playwright & Python.
• Framework Management: Design effective test plans, write clear and informative bug reports using tools like Jira, and maintain/enhance existing Playwright automation frameworks. This includes fixing failing, flaky, or disabled tests.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously improve the test automation framework for increased reliability, execution speed, and clear reporting. Add and maintain new automated regression tests in the Playwright suite for continuous test coverage.
• Quality & Usability: Proficiently test consumer-centric web and mobile apps, demonstrating a keen sense of product quality and usability. Ensure a consistent user experience across platforms by leveraging Playwright's cross-browser capabilities.
• Bug Management: Familiarity with Jira and similar bug tracking/reporting tools for managing QA workflows.
• Agile Participation: Understand Sprint Planning, Sprint Execution, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective, and be responsible for driving sprints or releases to closure.
• Collaboration & Communication: Actively gather and champion customer feedback post-launch, relaying actionable insights to development teams. Collaborate effectively with QA, Apollo, and DevX teams to ensure high test quality and alignment with release goals. Regularly report feature and test progress to the QE Manager, highlighting risks and areas of improvement.

Required Skills

• Automation Expertise: Strong experience in automation testing using Playwright along with Python.
• Playwright Proficiency: Strong experience in Playwright is a must.
• Framework Design: Hands-on experience in designing automation frameworks from scratch or working on an existing one.
• SDLC/Agile: Thorough understanding of the Agile sprint lifecycle (Sprint Planning, Sprint Execution, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retro).
• CI Experience: Experience in continuous integration (CI) with Jenkins would be a huge advantage.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in JavaScript, Selenium.
• Soft Skills: Good communication, interpersonal, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Background: Background in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent hands-on training/work experience in automation.