Lead II - Software Testing (SDET- Automation Testing, Playwright, TypeScript, API automation, Azure)

Role Description Job Title: Lead Automation Test Engineer – Playwright (TypeScript)

Experience: 6+ Years

Job Location: Hyderabad

Role Overview We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead Automation Test Engineer with strong expertise in Playwright (TypeScript) , API Automation , and SQL , along with hands-on experience in Azure DevOps . The ideal candidate must have solid leadership experience , capable of driving automation strategy, mentoring teams, and ensuring high-quality deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the test automation strategy using Playwright with TypeScript.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust UI automation frameworks.
• Build and execute API automation tests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Developers, Product Owners, DevOps) to ensure quality at every stage.
• Analyze requirements and define test scenarios, test cases, and automation strategies.
• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Perform database validation using SQL queries.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure best practices in test automation, code quality, and reporting.
• Monitor test execution, debug failures, and provide root cause analysis.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in Playwright with TypeScript
• Expertise in UI test automation frameworks
• Experience in API automation (RESTful services)
• Good knowledge of SQL / Database testing
• Experience with Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines, test management)
• Strong understanding of automation design patterns and best practices
• Leadership experience (must-have) – handling teams, mentoring, and delivery ownership

Good to Have

• Experience with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber)
• Knowledge of performance testing basics
• Exposure to cloud environments (Azure preferred)
• Experience in version control tools like Git

Skills SDET, Playwright, Typescript, Agile, Automation testing, Selenium webdriver, Java, API