Senior Automation Tester - Playwright

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Automation Tester - Playwright with 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance to join our team in Bengaluru, India. As a Senior QA Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and stability of our Digital banking platform. You will work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Business Analysts, and Designers throughout the software development lifecycle to deliver high-quality software that meets business, customer, and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

Test Planning & Execution

• Analyze business requirements and user stories to identify test scenarios and acceptance criteria.
• Design, execute, and maintain manual test cases for functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Validate customer journeys across web applications, mobile applications, and backend services.
• Maintain requirement-to-test traceability and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Perform exploratory testing to identify usability and functional gaps.

Test Automation

• Design, develop, and maintain automated regression test suites using Playwright.
• Contribute to mobile automation using Maestro (preferred).
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines where applicable.
• Continuously improve automation coverage and reduce manual testing effort.

API & Backend Testing

• Perform API testing using Postman or equivalent tools.
• Validate REST APIs, request/response payloads, business rules, and error handling.
• Execute SQL queries to verify backend data integrity and validate business transactions.

Quality Engineering

• Identify, document, and track defects using GitHub or equivalent tools.
• Participate in backlog refinement, sprint planning, and sprint reviews to identify quality risks early.
• Collaborate closely with developers to improve application testability and overall product quality.
• Analyze defect trends and recommend preventive improvements.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in QA processes, standards, and automation practices.

Requirements

Must have

• 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance with strong experience in both manual and automation testing.
• Experience working in a Fintech/Digital bank/Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider/Payment platform.
• Strong understanding of digital banking products such as customer onboarding, identity verification, lending, deposits, payments, or customer servicing.
• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining automation using Playwright.
• Strong API testing experience using Postman or similar tools.
• Experience using GitHub or similar tools for defect tracking and collaboration.
• Working knowledge of SQL for backend data validation.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, SDLC, STLC, and defect lifecycle management.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across product, engineering, and business teams.
• Self-driven, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced product environment.

Nice to Have

• Maestro
• GitHub Actions
• Microservices Architecture

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities

About the Company

Luxoft is a global leader in digital transformation and technology services, empowering businesses to thrive in the digital era. We are committed to delivering excellence and innovation to our clients and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply for the Senior Automation Tester - Playwright position in Bengaluru, India. Please submit your application through our online portal.

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Note: This job description is a general outline of the role and responsibilities. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on business needs.