Senior Software Test Engineer

2 days ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India HeapTrace Technology Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 2,50,00,000 per year

Job Title:
Senior QA Automation Engineer (Playwright / Cypress / Selenium)

Location:
Pune

Experience:
3 – 6 Years

Employment Type:
Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a
Senior QA Automation Engineer
with strong hands-on experience in
Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium
, coupled with solid manual testing expertise and a passion for quality.

This role requires a
proactive, positive leader
who can guide 2 junior QA associates, collaborate directly with clients, and ensure high-quality software delivery through a blend of manual and automation testing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the
    QA efforts
    for assigned projects, including planning, execution, and reporting.
  • Design, develop, and maintain
    automation frameworks
    using
    Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium
    .
  • Conduct
    manual testing
    for new features, regression, and integration scenarios.
  • Mentor and guide
    junior QA associates
    , reviewing their test cases and automation scripts.
  • Own
    defect management
    , root cause analysis, and maintain high test coverage.
  • Participate in
    client meetings
    , communicate test results, risks, and quality metrics effectively.
  • Identify
    testing gaps
    and propose
    risk mitigation
    and process improvement strategies.
  • Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and product owners to ensure smooth, timely releases.
  • Maintain a
    positive, flexible, and energetic
    attitude that motivates the team and fosters collaboration.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3+ years
    of total QA experience with a strong focus on
    automation
    .
  • Hands-on experience with at least one major automation framework:
  • Playwright
    ,
    Cypress
    , or
    Selenium
    .
  • Solid experience in
    manual testing
    , exploratory testing, and
    defect lifecycle management
    .
  • Strong programming skills in
    JavaScript / TypeScript / Java / Python
    (any one).
  • Experience with
    API testing
    using
    Postman
    or similar tools.
  • Excellent
    communication and client interaction
    skills.
  • Strong sense of
    ownership, accountability
    , and ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated ability to
    mentor and guide junior testers
    .
  • Experience with
    test reporting
    , metrics tracking, and QA documentation.

Preferred Skills

  • Exposure to
    CI/CD pipelines
    (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
  • Familiarity with
    Agile/Scrum
    methodologies.
  • Knowledge of
    test reporting tools
    (Allure, TestRail, etc.).
  • Understanding of
    cloud/container environments
    (AWS, Docker, ECS, etc.).

Who You Are

  • A confident
    QA leader
    who can manage both hands-on testing and team coordination.
  • Possess a
    positive, flexible, and jolly attitude
    that creates an encouraging team environment.
  • A problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Strong communicator who builds trust with both
    clients and team members
    .

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to lead and mentor a
    growing QA team
    .
  • Work on
    modern automation frameworks
    and diverse projects.
  • Collaborative, fun, and learning-focused work culture.
  • Clear growth path toward
    QA Lead / Automation Architect
    roles.

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