Join our dynamic Technology & Transformation practice as an Automation Engineer in Chennai. You will play a crucial role in enhancing software quality by designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced automation frameworks and test cases for a diverse range of applications and services. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise in Playwright, Java/TypeScript, and API automation within a leading global network focused on data-driven insights and next-generation technologies.

Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver high-quality software solutions. You'll collaborate closely with development and QA teams, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of functionality, reliability, and performance. This role offers a challenging and rewarding environment for professionals passionate about cutting-edge automation practices.

As an Automation Engineer, your primary focus will be on designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks, with a strong emphasis on Playwright. You will be instrumental in creating and executing automated test cases for functional, regression, and integration testing across web UI, APIs, web services, mobile applications, and Salesforce environments. Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines is a key responsibility, ensuring seamless and efficient software delivery.

Furthermore, you will be involved in API test automation using tools like Rest Assured and Karate, ensuring comprehensive coverage of backend services. You will also manage test data effectively and generate detailed reports to track progress and identify areas for improvement. Troubleshooting automation issues and mentoring junior team members will also be part of your role, fostering a collaborative and skilled team environment.

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer with 4 to 6 years of dedicated experience in automation testing, specifically with expertise in Playwright. A strong command of programming languages such as Java or JavaScript is essential, alongside proficiency in API automation tools like Rest Assured and Karate. Experience with Cucumber is highly desirable.

Your technical acumen should extend to database technologies like Postgres and Snowflake, complemented by strong SQL skills. Familiarity with AWS services for test automation (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) is a significant advantage. You should possess the ability to analyze requirements, create detailed test plans, and perform testing across various platforms including Web UI, APIs, Web Services, Mobile Apps, and Salesforce applications. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are crucial for success in this role.