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CCuculus

Test Automation Engineer

Cuculus

Bengaluru
Full-Time
3-6 Years experience

Description

Shape the utilities market of the future with us!

We are looking for a Test Automation Engineer with

3–6 years of strong experience

in

Java and JavaScript/TypeScript

, with hands-on expertise in

Playwright

. The role focuses on building scalable automation frameworks from scratch, integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, reliable releases.

What is the role about?

Key Responsibilities:

Test Automation & Framework Development

Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks from scratch using

Java and/or JavaScript/TypeScript

Develop and execute automated test suites for

UI and API testing

, ensuring high coverage and stability

Implement end-to-end automation using

Playwright

and related automation libraries

Ensure automation solutions follow best practices for maintainability, performance, and scalability

CI/CD & Test Execution

Integrate automated test suites into

CI/CD pipelines

using

GitLab CI and/or Jenkins

Manage test execution, reporting, and traceability using

JIRA, Xray, and TestRail

Maintain automation code using

Git

, following best practices for branching, reviews, and version control

Support environment configuration and test setup for consistent execution across environments

Analysis, Quality & Collaboration

Analyze test results, identify root causes, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues efficiently

Improve automation reliability and execution performance through continuous refactoring and optimization

Contribute to overall test strategy, automation standards, and reporting practices

Actively participate in requirement analysis and mapping automated tests to requirements

API & Integration Testing

Design and execute

API and integration tests

using Playwright request context

Implement authentication setup via APIs (token/session generation) to optimize test execution

Perform contract validation, response verification, and chaining of API + UI test flows

Maintain traceability between automated tests and requirements in

JIRA/Xray/TestRail

Required skills and qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

3–6 years

of experience in test automation engineering

Strong hands-on experience with

Java and/or JavaScript/TypeScript

Proven experience in

automation framework design and implementation

(from scratch or major enhancements)

Hands-on expertise with

Playwright

for end-to-end test automation

Solid understanding of

CI/CD concepts

with practical experience in

GitLab CI and/or Jenkins

Experience with test management and defect tracking tools:

JIRA, Xray, TestRail

Strong understanding of

test strategies, automation best practices, and reporting

Preferred skills and qualifications

Preferred Skills :

Experience with

API automation (REST)

and integration testing

Familiarity with

test data management

, stubbing, and mocking techniques

Exposure to

Docker

, containerized test execution, or cloud-based CI/CD pipelines

Experience with

parallel test execution

and test optimization strategies

Knowledge of

cloud platforms

(AWS, Azure, or similar) for test environments

Experience with

performance, reliability, or non-functional testing

Understanding of

microservices-based architectures

Familiarity with

BDD frameworks

or behavior-driven testing approaches

Experience working in

Agile / Scrum

development environments

Eligibility Criteria

  • Experience: 3+ years
  • Seniority: Mid Level
  • Languages: English

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