Sr QA Automation

About the role

We need a senior QA professional to assess our current QA practices, set up the right processes, and guide junior team members on execution. You will then scale the practice with Playwright automation.

Responsibilities

Assess existing QA processes, tools and coverage; identify gaps and drive an improvement roadmap.

Define test strategy, QA processes and quality metrics (coverage, defect leakage, release sign-off).

Guide and mentor junior QA engineers on test design, execution and automation.

Build a scalable Playwright (TypeScript) framework for UI and API tests.

Integrate automation into CI/CD with quality gates and clear reporting.

Drive adoption of AI in testing: agentic AI for test generation, self-healing scripts and failure triage, using Playwright MCP and similar tools.

Define QA approaches for AI-powered features, including LLM output evaluation and agent workflow testing.

Partner with dev and product teams to make quality a shared responsibility.

Must have

8–10 years in QA, 4+ years in test automation.

2+ years hands-on Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript.

Proven experience assessing and setting up a QA practice from scratch.

Strong API testing, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins or similar) and Git skills.

Experience leading and coaching junior QA engineers.

Hands-on use of AI coding assistants and agentic AI tools (e.g. Playwright MCP, Claude, GitHub Copilot) in QA workflows.

Good to have

Selenium/Cypress to Playwright migration experience.

Performance, accessibility or visual testing exposure.

ISTQB or equivalent certification.

Experience building or testing MCP servers, AI agents or LLM-based applications (evals, prompt and guardrail testing).

Job Opportunity: QA Automation Engineer at FrontM

Location: Bangalore preferred / Hybrid as applicable

Experience: 5–6 years in Quality Assurance roles

Education: B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline

Salary: Above market standards, flexible for the right candidate

Career growth: Long-term opportunity with potential to lead test automation strategy and quality engineering

About FrontM

FrontM builds software platforms for frontline workforces operating in remote and low-connectivity environments, with a strong focus on the maritime industry. The platform supports communication, collaboration, healthcare, learning, welfare and operational workflows across mobile, web, kiosk and connected device environments.

The platform is used across web, iOS, Android and integrated services in demanding real-world conditions, requiring disciplined test strategy, reliable automation and close attention to quality at every release.

Role Summary

As a QA Automation Engineer, you will bridge the gap between manual testing and automated solutions to ensure the delivery of high-quality software. You will design, develop and execute automated test scripts for FrontM’s web, mobile and API interfaces, working closely with developers and product managers so that quality is built in from the start.

This role requires strong hands-on experience with modern testing frameworks including Playwright, Appium and Cucumber, and comfort using AI tools to accelerate test case generation and script creation.

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Automation Frameworks (≈40%)

• Review product requirements and technical design documents to create comprehensive, well-structured test plans and test cases covering both manual and automated strategies
• Design, build and maintain scalable automated test frameworks for web applications using Playwright
• Design, build and maintain automated tests for mobile applications on iOS and Android using Appium
• Write clear, business-readable test scenarios and implement BDD frameworks using Cucumber
• Use modern AI tools such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot or specialised QA AI tools to generate test cases, write boilerplate automation scripts and identify edge cases

API, Integration & CI/CD Testing (≈40%)

• Perform robust API integration testing to ensure seamless communication between microservices and external endpoints
• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure continuous quality and rapid feedback for the development team
• Maintain and extend regression suites so they remain reliable as the platform evolves

Defect Management & Collaboration (≈20%)

• Identify, record, document and track bugs thoroughly through to resolution
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers and product managers, to identify system requirements and ensure quality is built in from the start

Required Technical Skills

Test Automation & Frameworks

• Proven work experience in software quality assurance, with a strong foundation in manual testing methodologies and a transition into automation
• Strong hands-on experience writing automated tests using Playwright for web and Appium for mobile
• Solid experience implementing and maintaining Cucumber for Behaviour-Driven Development

API, Programming & CI/CD

• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs and hands-on API integration testing experience using tools such as Postman, RestAssured or Playwright API testing
• Proficiency in at least one relevant programming language such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Java or Python, with TypeScript/JavaScript highly preferred for Playwright
• Experience with Git and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions or GitLab CI

AI-Assisted Testing & Quality Practices

• Demonstrated ability to prompt and use AI coding assistants and generative AI tools to build test scripts, generate test data and brainstorm test scenarios
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum development principles
• Experience with performance and security testing

Personal Attributes

• Strong ownership mindset for product quality and release readiness
• Methodical, detail-oriented approach to testing, documentation and defect tracking
• Clear written and spoken communication in English
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with developers and product managers
• Comfortable working in fast-moving engineering teams
• Curiosity and willingness to adopt new tools, including AI, to improve QA efficiency

Why join FrontM?

Long-Term Career Growth

Opportunity to shape quality engineering for software used by global maritime and remote workforce customers, with scope to grow into test automation leadership roles.

Engineering Challenges That Matter

Test applications used in remote, low-bandwidth and operationally demanding environments, where reliability matters.

Broad Technical Ownership

Take responsibility across web, mobile and API testing, BDD, CI/CD integration and AI-assisted quality practices.

Apply now

Join a team focused on building reliable software for real-world use cases and help ensure the quality of systems used across the global maritime workforce.

Job Title: QA Engineer – Playwright Automation

Location: Visakhapatnam/Hyderabad

Experience: 5+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented QA Engineer with five or more years of experience in manual and automation testing. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in web test automation using Playwright and JavaScript or TypeScript.

The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and executing automated test scripts to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of web applications. This role requires close collaboration with developers, product managers, and business stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Playwright.
• Build and maintain scalable automation frameworks using JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Perform manual and automated functional, regression, integration, smoke, and sanity testing.
• Create and maintain test plans, test scenarios, test cases, test data, and test execution reports.
• Identify, document, track, retest, and verify software defects.
• Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
• Participate in requirement analysis and provide feedback from a QA perspective.
• Perform API testing using Postman or similar tools.
• Validate application and database data using SQL queries.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor automated test execution results, analyze failures, and report defects.
• Improve test automation coverage, framework stability, and execution efficiency.
• Perform cross-browser and cross-platform testing.
• Ensure applications meet defined quality standards before production release.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.

Required Skills

• Five or more years of experience in software testing, including manual and automation testing.
• Strong hands-on experience in web automation testing using Playwright.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks.
• Experience with Page Object Model or similar automation design patterns.
• Strong experience in functional, regression, integration, smoke, and sanity testing.
• Experience in test planning, test case design, execution, and defect management.
• Experience in API testing using Postman or similar tools.
• Experience with defect tracking tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with Git version control.
• Working knowledge of SQL for database validation.
• Understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and Scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps Pipelines.
• Familiarity with Node.js, npm, and Playwright Test Runner.
• Experience testing REST APIs and microservices.
• Knowledge of cross-browser and cross-platform testing.
• Exposure to performance testing tools such as JMeter or K6.
• Exposure to security testing concepts or tools.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience with Docker or containerized test environments is an added advantage.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Who are we?

Trendlyne is a funded, profitable products startup in the financial markets space. We have cutting-edge analytics products built for Indian and US customers, for stock markets and mutual funds.

Our founders are IIT + IIM graduates, with strong tech and marketing experience. We have top finance and management experts on the Board of Directors.

What do we do?

We build powerful analytics in the US and Indian stock market space that are best in class. Organic growth in B2B and B2C products have already made the company profitable. We deliver 1 billion+ APIs every month to B2B customers, and have a B2C website and app.

Tech Stack :

• Postman
• Playwright
• Jenkins

Job Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable UI and API automation frameworks from scratch.
• Build and execute automated test suites for frontend, backend, and API applications using tech stacks like Playwright, Selenium, and Postman.
• Develop automation for web applications, APIs, and distributed microservices.
• Perform white-box and black-box testing to ensure application quality.
• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Newman and Bruno CLI.
• Identify, track, and resolve defects while improving test stability, execution speed, and overall automation efficiency.
• Collaborate with developers, DBAs, and product managers to ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvements in automation frameworks, testing methodologies, and engineering processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

• 1-3 years of experience as an SDET, Automation Engineer, or Full-Stack QA.
• Experience with UI automation using Playwright and Selenium.
• Strong experience in API testing and automation using Postman.
• Proficient in JavaScript for building automation scripts, API test assertions, and test utilities.
• Experience with white-box and black-box testing, and automation design patterns such as Page Object Model (POM).
• Familiarity with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber) and modern testing practices.
• Experience with Git and integrating automation suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Working knowledge of SQL for database validation and backend testing.

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Automation Testing and Manual Testing. The candidate should have hands-on experience in Selenium-based web automation using Java/Python, API automation testing, and automation framework development. The role also requires experience with CI/CD integration, Jenkins, and Agile testing methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Selenium.
2. Perform web application automation testing using Selenium with Java/Python.
3. Execute API automation testing using tools such as ReadyAPI, Postman, and Playwright.
4. Build and maintain automation frameworks from scratch.
5. Integrate automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines.
6. Work with Jenkins for continuous integration and automated test execution.
7. Integrate automation tools with test management tools.
8. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure application quality.
9. Follow Agile testing methodologies and SDLC processes.
10. Track and manage test activities using JIRA/Azure DevOps.

Mandatory Technical Skills

Skill Requirement hands-on experience

• Selenium Strong
• Java/ Python Programming knowledge for

automation

• Playwright As specified in Posting
• ReadyAPI API testing
• Postman API testing
• Automation Framework Ability to develop framework

from scratch

• Jenkins CI/CD integration
• CI/CD Testing Automation

Integration

• JIRA Test management
• Azure DevOps Test management
• Agile Strong understanding
• SDLC Strong understanding
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Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science engineering, or a related field. 4 - 7 Years

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled SDET professional with hands-on experience in test automation and software quality assurance. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Java, Selenium, Cypress, and automation framework development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java, Selenium, and Cypress.
• Design and maintain scalable automation frameworks.
• Create and execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end test cases.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and report software defects.
• Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in test planning, execution, and defect management.
• Maintain and enhance existing automation scripts and frameworks.
• Support integration of automated tests with CI/CD pipelines.
• Prepare test reports and communicate testing status and issues.
• Follow automation and QA best practices.

Required Skills:

• 5–7 years of experience in Software Testing / SDET.
• Strong hands-on experience in Java.
• Good experience with Selenium WebDriver.
• Hands-on experience with Cypress.
• Good understanding of automation framework development.
• Experience in functional, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Good understanding of SDLC and STLC.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

We are seeking a QA Automation Engineer for a full-time role based in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will have 4–8 years of experience in software testing and automation, with strong proficiency in Core Java and object-oriented programming (OOP). You will use Selenium WebDriver and Playwright to support automated testing and help assess application quality. The role also requires experience with PostgreSQL and SQL, Spring, Maven, CI/CD tools, and SVN. You will work with these technologies as part of the testing and development workflow, contributing to reliable, maintainable automation and effective collaboration across delivery processes. One position is available.

Strong Senior QA/SDET Profile with hands-on automation building and QA-function ownership

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Mandatory (Experience 1): Must have 6+ years in QA/test automation/SDET roles with clear progression in scope (Engineer to Senior to Lead)in a B2B SaaS product company

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Mandatory (Experience 2): Must have direct experience scaling a QA function at a SaaS company and building automation frameworks or QA processes from scratch

4

Mandatory (Tech skill 1): Must have hands-on UI automation experience with Selenium (Java + TestNG) or Playwright / Cypress (JavaScript / TypeScript) using maintainable design patterns like Page Object Model

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Mandatory (Tech skill 2): Must have API testing & automation experience with Postman and RestAssured (or equivalent) for functional, integration, and contract testing

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Mandatory (Tech skill 3): Must have experience with CI/CD integration (Jenkins or GitHub Actions) and Git for version control

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Mandatory (Skill 1): Must have a strong grasp of Agile / Scrum delivery and JIRA for defect and test management

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Mandatory (Skill 2): Must have experience leading or mentoring QA engineers and collaborating cross-functionally with developers and product teams

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Mandatory (Skill 3): Must have solid experience using AI in test automation and manual testing exposure

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Mandatory (Communication): Must have strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

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Mandatory (Company): Must come from a B2B SaaS

Position: Test Engineer (Manual / Automation)

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 3-5 years

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Test  Engineer with strong experience in manual and automation testing to collaborate  QA efforts across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will drive testing strategy and ensure product quality through process excellence and automation adoption.

Key Responsibilities

·       Define and implement test strategies, plans, and quality standards.

·       Oversee test design, execution, defect tracking, and triage.

·       Drive automation and integrate testing with CI/CD pipelines.

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams for timely, quality releases.

·       Track and report QA metrics (defect density, coverage, leakage, progress).

·       Conduct risk-based testing and prioritize critical areas.

·       Manage test data, environments, and reviews for continuous improvement.

·       Ensure best testing practices and high-quality delivery across projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Strong manual testing and test case design skills.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, etc.).
• API testing experience (Postman, Swagger).
• Understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, and CI/CD.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Exposure to cloud-based testing (AWS, Azure).

Why Join Us?

• Lead a high-performing QA team with real ownership.
• Build automation frameworks and influence testing strategy.
• Exposure to full SDLC and enterprise-scale applications.
• Growth path toward QA Manager / Head of QA.

SDET – Software Development Engineer in Test

Experience: 2–5 Years

Location: Bangalore / Gurugram

Employment Type: Full-Time

Mandatory Skills

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in SDET / QA Automation / Software Testing.
• Strong hands-on experience in:
• Functional Testing
• API Testing
• Performance Testing
• Good programming/coding skills with the ability to read, write, troubleshoot, and debug code.
• Experience with automation testing frameworks/tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, etc.
• Hands-on API testing experience using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, RestSharp, or similar.
• Practical experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, k6, Gatling, or equivalent.
• Good understanding of SDLC, STLC, defect lifecycle, and testing methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good to Have

• Experience with Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or other programming languages.
• Experience with .NET / C#.
• SQL/database testing experience.
• CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, etc.
• Experience with Docker/cloud environments.
• BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or SpecFlow.
• Experience working with Agile/Scrum teams.

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