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Lead QA Automation Engineer – Web/UI (Playwright, Cypress, CI/CD)

UST • 🌐 In Person

In Person Posted 21 hours, 19 minutes ago

Job Description

5 - 7 Years

1 Opening

Trivandrum

Role description

Job Title: Lead QA Automation Engineer – Web/UI (Playwright, Cypress, CI/CD)

Designation: Lead I – Software Testing

Location: Trivandrum

Shift: UK Timings

Experience: 6+ years total, with 4+ years relevant in required skills

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in UI testing and automation frameworks (Playwright/Cypress). The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of CSS for UI validation, version control with Git, and automation integration within CI/CD pipelines. You will work closely with developers, UX/UI designers, and QA teams to ensure high-quality, responsive, and scalable web applications while mentoring junior engineers and driving testing best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Perform UI validation to ensure styling consistency and responsiveness across multiple browsers and devices using strong CSS knowledge.

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright or Cypress for web applications.

Use Git for version control, branching strategies, and code reviews.

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) to enable continuous testing and faster releases.

Collaborate with developers, UX/UI designers, and QA team members to identify, track, and resolve defects.

Create and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test reports.

Mentor junior team members and drive best practices in automation and UI testing.

Participate in sprint planning, requirement analysis, and design discussions to ensure testability and product quality.

Required Skills \& Qualifications

Strong knowledge of CSS for UI validation, styling consistency, and cross-browser testing.

Proven experience with Playwright or Cypress for automation testing.

Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

Proficiency in Git for version control and collaboration.

Solid understanding of web technologies (HTML, JavaScript, DOM).

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Exposure to RESTful APIs and API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with TypeScript/JavaScript for automation scripting.

Advanced knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured).

Skills

CI CD knowledge,git,CSS/UI Kits,playwright Cypress

About UST

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.

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