UI Automation Test Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated tests for user interfaces (UI) using industry-standard tools and frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Appium). (Preferable - Playwright)
• Design test plans and test cases based on functional and non-functional UI requirements.
• Collaborate with software developers, product managers, and quality assurance team members to identify test scenarios and ensure comprehensive UI test coverage.
• Implement test automation scripts using scripting languages such as Java, Python.
• Integrate automated tests into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for efficient and reliable UI testing.
• Perform manual testing as needed, especially for exploratory testing or scenarios where automation is not yet feasible.
• Identify, report, and track UI bugs and defects using issue tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla), working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on the UI's testability, maintainability, and accessibility.
• Stay updated on emerging trends, tools, and technologies in UI testing and automation, incorporating best practices into the testing process.
• Contribute to the improvement of UI testing processes, methodologies, and tools within the organization.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (2 to 4 years) in software testing, with a focus on UI automation.
• Strong understanding of web development concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language commonly used in UI test automation (e.g., Java, Python).
• Experience with UI automation frameworks like Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Appium, or similar. (Preferable - Playwright)
• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with agile software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB Certified Tester) or relevant API testing certifications.
• Experience with performance testing and load testing of APIs using tools like JMeter or Gatling.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their respective API services.
• Experience working with microservices architectures and distributed systems.
• Understanding of security testing principles and techniques for APIs (e.g., OWASP API Security Top 10).