Automation Engineer ; AI Accelerated API & UI Automation

Position: Automation Engineer 5 (AI Accelerated API & UI Automation)
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Job Description

What you will do:

* Leverage AI (Playwright MCP) to accelerate test automation, refactoring, debugging, and defect triage

* Build scalable, reusable automation frameworks for API (REST/Graph

QL) and UI testing

* Develop and execute automated suites for functional, regression, and integration coverage

* Improve test stability by identifying and resolving flaky tests through root cause analysis

* Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines (Git Hub Actions), enabling quality gates and continuous testing

* Partner with engineering teams to enhance product testability and streamline quality practices

* Track and report quality metrics (coverage, stability, defect leakage) using Practitest

* Manage and scale test execution via Selenium Grid and distributed environments

Basic Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience

* 10 or more years of relevant work experience with programming concepts, development logic or automating highly complex processes

Preferred Skills/Experience

* Hands-on experience with modern test automation frameworks (Playwright, Selenium)

* Experience using AI-assisted tools (e.g., Playwright MCP) for test automation and debugging

* Strong proficiency in API (REST/Graph

QL) and UI/web automation testing

* Solid programming skills in JavaScript/Type Script (or comparable languages)

* Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Git Hub Actions / GHCP)

* Strong understanding of automation best practices (parallel execution, maintainability, flaky test mitigation)

* Experience with test execution environments (Selenium Grid, distributed testing)

* Familiarity with test management tools (Practitest or equivalent) and quality metrics reporting

* Exposure to continuous testing practices and quality gate implementation

* Experience working in Agile/Dev Ops environments with cross-functional engineering teams

Key Responsibilities

AI-Driven Automation Acceleration

* Apply AI-assisted techniques to accelerate:

* Test case generation and automation development

* Code refactoring and framework modernization

* Debugging, failure triage, and defect reporting

* Use Playwright MCP and AI tools to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance maintainability.

Automation Framework Development

* Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for:

* API testing (REST/Graph

QL)

* UI testing (web applications)

* Ensure frameworks are reusable, maintainable, and optimized for parallel execution.

Test Execution & Quality Assurance

* Develop and execute automated test suites covering functional, regression, and integration testing.

* Identify, troubleshoot, and eliminate flaky tests through root cause analysis.

* Collaborate with development teams to improve product testability.

CI/CD Integration

* Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GHCP / Git Hub Actions).

* Implement quality gates and continuous testing practices.

* Optimize pipeline efficiency, reliability, and execution time.

Test Management & Reporting

* Utilize Practitest for test case management, traceability, and reporting.

* Track and analyze key quality metrics such as:

* Automation coverage

* Test stability

* Defect leakage

* Provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

Execution Environment Management

* Execute and scale automation using Selenium Grid and distributed environments.

* Manage test environments, dependencies, and test data strategies.

Technical Leadership

* Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.

* Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to standards and best practices.

* Promote adoption of AI-enabled automation practices across teams.

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