Trainee Software Engineer_Playwright

"Experience Level • Minimum: 1-3 years in software testing and automation • Relevant SME Experience: 1-3 years in Selenium-based automation using Java • Preferred: 0-1years in leading automation teams and managing test strategy and delivery Mandatory Skills Experienced in Playwright and Performance Testing QA should be able to do re-engineering as they will be embedded with the NextGen R&D team who owns and is responsible for the Practice Management's Appointment Book • Strong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver and Java • Expertise in designing and maintaining automation frameworks (Page Object Model, Data-Driven, Hybrid) • Proficiency in TestNG or JUnit, Maven/Gradle, and Git • Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) • Solid understanding of STLC and Agile/Scrum methodologies • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills • Experience in leading small teams and managing test deliverables Good to Have Skills • Exposure to BDD frameworks (Cucumber, JBehave) • API testing experience using RestAssured or Postman • Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling) • Familiarity with cloud-based test execution platforms (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs) • Understanding of DevOps practices and containerization (Docker) • ISTQB or equivalent certification The Team Lead – Selenium + Java Automation will be responsible for leading the QA automation efforts for the project. This role requires strong technical expertise in Selenium and Java, along with leadership capabilities to guide a team of automation engineers. The candidate will oversee framework development, test execution, and integration with CI/CD pipelines, while ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to best practices. Roles and Responsibilities • Lead the design and implementation of scalable automation frameworks using Selenium and Java • Manage and mentor a team of automation engineers • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure timely execution • Review and optimize test scripts for performance and reliability • Track and report test coverage, defects, and quality metrics • Ensure adherence to QA best practices and coding standards • Stay updated with industry trends and introduce innovative testing solutions"