Automation Developer (Playwright TypeScript / Karate Java)

We are seeking anexperienced Automation Developer with hands-on expertise in Playwright(TypeScript) and Karate(Java) frameworks to design, develop, andmaintain automated test scripts for web and API testing. The candidate willcollaborate with functional testers, developers, and DevOps engineers to ensurehigh-quality software delivery through robust automation practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end automation frameworks for web and API testing using Playwright (TypeScript) and Karate (Java).
• Develop and maintain reusable test components, data-driven test scripts, and utility functions.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bitbucket).
• Execute automated test suites, analyze results, and report defects in JIRA.
• Collaborate with functional QA and development teams to identify test coverage gaps.
• Maintain automation documentation, including test plans, test cases, and execution reports.
• Support performance and regression testing cycles as required.
• Ensure automation adheres to best practices in coding standards, maintainability, and scalability.

Required Skills &Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in automation testing.
• Strong hands-on experience in:
• Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript for web UI automation.
• Karate Java Framework for REST API automation.
• Good understanding of API testing concepts (HTTP methods, headers, authentication, JSON/XML payloads).
• Experience in Bitbucket for version control.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills.

Good to Have

• Experience with test data management.
• Knowledge of Postman, Swagger.
• Exposure to performance testing concepts (e.g., JMeter or LoadRunner).
• Experience in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Working knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitLab, etc.).