VML - Automation Test Analyst - Playwright/Cucumber Testing (2-5 yrs)

Job title : Automation Tester.

Location : Noida/Gurgaon/Mumbai/Bangalore.

Type of position : Permanent.

The opportunity :

Leveraging your expertise in TypeScript, Playwright, and Cucumber, you'll design and implement cutting-edge automated tests, embracing a BDD approach to ensure the quality and reliability of our applications.

This role offers the chance to work across the full testing spectrum, from UI and API testing to database validation, all within a fast-paced Agile environment.

If you thrive in a collaborative setting, enjoy solving complex challenges, and possess a strong automation-first mindset, we encourage you to apply and contribute to a high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional online experiences.

What you'll be doing :

Your primary responsibilities will revolve around ensuring the quality and reliability of an ecommerce application through robust automated testing.

You will be developing and maintaining Automated Tests: using TypeScript, Playwright, and Cucumber, following the BDD approach.

You will be heavily involved in UI, API and DB testing.

In essence, you will be a key player in ensuring the quality and stability of the eCommerce platform by building and maintaining a comprehensive suite of automated tests and actively participating in the software development lifecycle.

Your "automation first" mindset and experience with various testing techniques will be crucial for delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced environment.

What we want from you :

- Experience in testing eCommerce applications.

- Extensive experience of test automation experience using TypeScript, Playwright, and Cucumber.

- Proficiency in working within Agile environments and In sprint automation.

- Hands-on experience with Behavioural Driven Development (BDD) using Cucumber & Gherkin.

- Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience in testing APIs and web services.

- Experience is Accessibility testing and Visual testing using Playwright.

- Proficient in backend testing, including familiarity with databases (DB2, Oracle) and SQL querying (use of DB Visualiser).

- Hands-on experience with UNIX commands and log verifications.

- Experience testing RESTful services using Playwright or similar frameworks.

- Automation first approach mindset, ability to identify data requirements and implement tests to achieve coverage.

- Proficient in recommending and implementing improvements to test automation frameworks using TypeScript or JavaScript.

- Experience in testing automation within a continuous integration environment.

- Familiarity with source code control systems like GitHub, Bitbucket, or similar, including conducting code reviews.

- Collaboration in daily stand-ups and close collaboration with team developers.

- Utilization of feedback from all stakeholders to expand test scenarios.

- Demonstrated ability to adapt and reprioritise in a fast-paced team environment.

- Effective interpersonal skills and proven ability to collaborate with all stakeholders.

- Attention to detail and highly organized.

If you know some of this, even better :

- Retail sector experience.

- Experience working with Cypress.

- Experience of IBM WebSphere Commerce, Magento, Hybris or other eCommerce platforms.

- Experience of using Jira, Rally or Azure tools.

- Experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions or Azure pipelines.

About VML :

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands and drive growth.

VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Intel, Microsoft, Nestl, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's.

The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave- Reports, which name WPP as a "Leader" in Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization.

As the world's most advanced and largest creative company, VML's global network is powered by 30,000 talented people across 60-plus markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, So Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.