Test Automation Engineer (Playwright/Cypress & Manual Testing) | 3-5 Years

About the Role

**Hello Visionary!** At Siemens, we believe quality is the foundation of great software. We empower our teams to innovate, collaborate, and continuously improve while delivering exceptional customer experiences. Join our global and diverse workforce and help us ensure world\-class product quality through modern testing practices and automation excellence. We’re looking for a **QA Automation Engineer (JavaScript \| Playwright/Cypress, 3\-5 years)** to join our team. **You’ll make a difference by:** * Designing, developing, and maintaining robust **end\-to\-end test automation frameworks** using **Playwright or Cypress with JavaScript (Node.js)**. * Implementing and executing **API automation testing** through code\-based solutions for improved test coverage and integration validation. * Creating clean, scalable, and maintainable automation scripts aligned with quality engineering best practices. * Analyzing business requirements and translating them into comprehensive **test scenarios, test cases, and quality strategies**. * Performing **functional, regression, integration, smoke, sanity, and exploratory testing** to ensure product reliability. * Managing the complete **defect lifecycle**, including defect identification, reporting, tracking, and validation. * Collaborating with cross\-functional Agile teams including developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure high\-quality releases. * Contributing to **continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)** pipelines by integrating automated test suites. * Driving quality improvements through effective testing processes, root cause analysis, and continuous feedback. **You’ll win us over by:** **Education \& Experience** * B.E. / B.Tech / M.Sc. / MCA in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent. * **3\-5 years of experience in Software Testing and Quality Assurance**. * Hands\-on experience in both **manual and automation testing** across web applications and APIs. * Strong experience with modern Agile development environments and quality engineering practices. **Must\-Have Skills** * Strong proficiency in **JavaScript (Node.js)** for test automation development. * Hands\-on expertise in **Playwright or Cypress** for end\-to\-end application testing. * Experience in **API test automation** using code\-based frameworks and automation tools. * Solid understanding of **software testing methodologies, testing life cycle (STLC), and defect management processes**. * Experience in requirement analysis, test planning, test design, execution, and reporting. * Strong knowledge of **functional, regression, integration, smoke, sanity, and exploratory testing**. * Experience with **Git, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines**. * Hands\-on experience with defect and test management tools such as **IBM Jazz, Quality Center, or similar platforms**. * Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem\-solving capabilities. * Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. **Desirable Skills** * Experience working with modern DevOps and quality engineering practices. * Knowledge of test framework design, reusable automation architecture, and automation best practices. * Exposure to performance, security, or accessibility testing concepts. * Experience integrating automated test suites within enterprise CI/CD environments. * Understanding of Agile frameworks including Scrum and Kanban. * Experience working with global and distributed teams. * Relevant certifications in Software Testing, Automation Testing, Agile, or Quality Engineering. **What You’ll Gain:** * Opportunity to work on **cutting\-edge software products** with a strong focus on quality engineering and automation. * Exposure to **modern testing frameworks, CI/CD practices, and cloud\-native application testing**. * Collaboration with **global product and engineering teams** delivering innovative solutions. * A culture that encourages **continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth**. * Ownership of quality initiatives that directly impact customer satisfaction and business success. **Create a better \#TomorrowWithUs** **This role, based in Pune, is an individual contributor position. You may be required to visit other locations within India and internationally. In return, you'll have the opportunity to work with teams shaping the future.** **At Siemens, we are a collection of over 312,000 minds building the future, one day at a time, worldwide. We are dedicated to equality and welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.** **Bring your curiosity and imagination, and help us shape tomorrow** **Find out more about Siemens careers at: www.siemens.com/careers**