Senior Software Engineer

About Chubb

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: 

About Chubb India

At Chubb India, we are on an exciting journey of digital transformation driven by a commitment to engineering excellence and analytics. With a team of over 2500 talented professionals, we foster a startup mindset that promotes collaboration, diverse perspectives, and a solution-driven attitude. We are dedicated to building expertise in engineering, analytics, and automation, empowering our teams to excel in a dynamic digital landscape.

We offer an environment where you will be part of an organization that is dedicated to solving real-world challenges in the insurance industry. Together, we will work to shape the future through innovation and continuous learning.

Job Description — Senior SDET (Playwright + TypeScript + Selenium/Java)

Experience: 7–10 years

Location: Hyderabad / Bangalore

Role: Quality Engineering – Test Automation (SDET)

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong

expertise in Playwright (TypeScript) and Selenium (Java) to strengthen our Quality

Engineering practice. The ideal candidate brings deep automation skills, solid

engineering discipline, and the ability to mentor functional product specialists while

driving an automation-first, shift-left testing culture.

This role is hands-on, collaborative, and central to scaling high-quality test automation

across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

Test Automation & Framework Ownership

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Playwright

(TypeScript) and Selenium (Java).

• Contribute to and enhance the enterprise automation framework - ensuring

scalability, reusability, and maintainability.

• Implement advanced capabilities such as parallel execution, test orchestration,

efficient waits, and dynamic test data.

• Leverage Playwright MCP Server and AI-based automation accelerators to

reduce script development time and improve velocity.

Shift-Left & Quality Engineering

• Drive shift-left testing through early collaboration with developers, architects,

and product teams.

• Champion an API-first testing approach, ensuring service-level validations

precede UI tests.

• Participate in feature grooming, DoR (Definition of Ready) validations, and

ensure automation hooks are defined early.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Testing Specialists, Dev, DevOps, and Architecture

teams to ensure holistic testing.

• Mentor functional testers on automation practices and support their upskilling

journey.

• Support RCA discussions, quality reviews, and continuous improvement

initiatives.

CI/CD & Engineering Practices

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines ( Jenkins etc.).

• Ensure stable, fast, and reliable pipelines with proper logging, reporting, and

observability.

• Drive code review discipline, automation coverage improvements, and

engineering best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

Core Technology Skills

• Strong hands-on expertise in Playwright with TypeScript (mandatory).

• Solid experience in Selenium WebDriver with Java including automation patterns

and best practices.

• Deep understanding of automation architecture, page object models, fixtures,

mocks, and reusable components.

• Experience with API testing using REST tools or Playwright API module.

• Strong Git experience and exposure to branching strategies, versioning, and code

quality tools.

• Experience with Playwright MCP Server or AI-assisted automation tooling.

• Exposure to enterprise-grade automation frameworks.

Engineering & DevOps Skills

• CI/CD integration experience: Azure DevOps / Jenkins / GitHub Actions.

• Expertise in parallel execution, test performance optimization, and pipeline

stability.

• Strong debugging skills using logs, traces, browser tools, and network analysis.

QE & Collaboration Skills

• Shift-left mindset and strong understanding of agile quality engineering.

• Ability to mentor junior SDETs and uplift product specialists' automation

understanding.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills.

Bonus

• P&C Insurance domain exposure is a plus.

Who Will Succeed in This Role

• Someone passionate about engineering excellence and automation innovation.

• A hands-on SDET who partners deeply with product, dev, and QE teams.

• Someone who can accelerate automation velocity while ensuring stability and

coverage.

• A mentor who raises the technical bar for the entire QE organization.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to drive automation strategy—not just script execution.

• Work with the latest tools: Playwright, TypeScript, Selenium/Java, AI

accelerators.

• High-visibility role with strong collaboration across Engineering and Product.

• Culture of innovation, automation-first mindsets, and continuous improvement.

Why Chubb?

At Chubb, we believe in fostering a culture that reflects integrity, inclusivity, and purpose-driven innovation.

• Global Collaboration: Work on projects that have a direct impact across Chubb's global markets and serve millions of customers.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of an environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, where every voice matters, and ideas are respected.
• Professional Growth: Access world-class learning, leadership programs, and development opportunities tailored to empower your career journey.
• Work-Life Integration: Experience a supportive, flexible work environment that prioritizes employee well-being.
• Community Responsibility: Join initiatives that drive sustainable practices and support the communities we serve, reflecting Chubb's commitment to corporate responsibility.

Employee Benefits:

Our company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Enjoy flexible work options, generous paid time off, and robust health coverage, including dental and vision. We invest in your future with continuous learning opportunities and career advancement programs, all while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Application Process:

Our recruitment process is designed to be transparent, and inclusive.

• Step 1: Submit your application via the Chubb Careers Portal.
• Step 2: Engage with our recruitment team for an initial discussion.
• Step 3: Participate in HackerRank assessments/technical/functional interviews and assessments (if applicable).
• Step 4: Final interaction with Chubb leadership. 

Join Us

With you Chubb is better. Whether you are solving challenges on a global stage or creating innovative solutions for local markets, your contributions will help shape the future. If you value integrity, innovation, and inclusion, and are ready to make a difference, we invite you to be part of Chubb India's journey.

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