Software Development Engineer - Test - Cypress/Playwright

Job Description

About The Role We're looking for passionate and detail-oriented Software Development Engineers in Test (SDET) to join our QA team. You'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality releases across our e-commerce enablement platform through automation, robust test strategy, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams. You'll work on modern tech stacks, take ownership of test frameworks, and help shape the quality culture within a fast-paced startup environment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Playwright-based UI automation frameworks using JavaScript/TypeScript. Build and execute API automation suites using Playwright or similar tools. Collaborate with Product, Development, and DevOps teams to understand requirements, define test strategies, and ensure quality across releases. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/Jenkins). Participate in test planning, estimation, and coverage reviews for every sprint/release. Perform functional, regression, and integration testing on both frontend and backend components. Own and drive test data management, environment readiness, and result reporting. Identify gaps in test coverage and propose scalable automation solutions. Debug issues, analyze logs, and collaborate with developers to ensure quick turnaround. Mentor junior QAs/SDETs (for SDET III level) and contribute to overall test strategy and best practices. Required Skills & Experience 26 years of total experience in QA or test automation roles. Strong hands-on expertise with automation frameworks/tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or TestNG preferably Playwright with JavaScript/TypeScript. Proficiency in at least one programming language for automation (JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, or Python). Strong understanding of API testing, REST principles, and JSON-based validations. Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.). Solid knowledge of Agile methodologies, sprint processes, and QAs role in iterative development cycles. Good understanding of software testing principles, SDLC, STLC, and the defect life cycle. Working knowledge of version control systems (Git) and test management tools. Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios. Exposure to e-commerce or transaction-based systems is a plus. Experience with data validation using databases (MySQL, MongoDB, or GBQ) preferred. Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS/GCP) and environment configuration is a plus. What Were Looking For SDET II : Strong individual contributor, capable of designing and executing automated and manual tests independently. Focus on delivering high-quality, maintainable test code. Technical leader within the QA team. Drives automation architecture, mentors peers, reviews test designs, and improves process efficiency. Works cross-functionally to align QA strategy with product and engineering goals. (ref:hirist.tech)