Software Engineer - Playwright Automation at U.S. Bank

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Playwright, Cucumber, Karate, JMeter, Karma, JaCoCo, PractiTest, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, C#, React, Spring Boot, REST API, CI/CD, Automation Framework Design

Industry

Banking

Description

At U.S. Bancorp India, we’re on a journey to do our best. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bancorp India gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. Job Description The QE Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade automation frameworks and quality engineering practices across UI, API, and performance testing layers. This role requires hands-on expertise in Playwright, Cucumber, Karate, JMeter, Karma, JaCoCo, and PractiTest, along with working knowledge of Java, .NET, and React-based technology stacks. The engineer will collaborate across cross-functional teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the SDLC. Primary Responsibilities Automation Engineering Design and implement scalable automation frameworks for UI, API, and E2E testing Develop automation scripts using Playwright, Cucumber, and Karate Integrate automation suite into CI/CD pipelines Full-Stack Quality Validation Validate systems built on: Java (Spring Boot microservices) .NET services/APIs React front-end applications Perform gray-box testing leveraging code-level understanding API & Integration Testing Build API automation for service-level validation using Karate Validate REST APIs, authentication, data flows, and service contracts UI Automation Automate UI testing for React applications using Playwright Ensure cross-browser compatibility and stable automation suites Performance Testing Conduct performance and load testing using JMeter Analyze system behavior under load and identify bottlenecks Code Quality & Coverage Validate front-end unit testing using Karma Monitor backend code coverage using JaCoCo Enforce quality gates and shift-left testing principles Test Management Manage test lifecycle using PractiTest Maintain requirement traceability, coverage reports, and defect tracking Collaboration Work closely with engineering teams across Java, .NET, and React stacks Participate in Agile ceremonies and quality planning activities Contribute to continuous improvement of QE practices Required Qualifications Technical Expertise Proven experience in test automation engineering Expertise in: Playwright, Cucumber, Karate JMeter, Karma, JaCoCo PractiTest Strong knowledge of: REST APIs and microservices Automation framework design and CI/CD pipelines Technology Stack Knowledge Java (Spring Boot preferred) .NET (C#, Web APIs) React (frontend architecture and testing concepts) Programming Skills Proficiency in: Java JavaScript / TypeScript Working knowledge of C# for debugging and validation Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field Experience in Agile/Scrum environments Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps pipelines Certification in test automation or quality engineering (optional) Core Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Cross-functional collaboration Attention to detail and quality mindset Effective communication and documentation Performance Expectations Deliver high automation coverage across application layers Improve release quality and minimize production defects Enable continuous testing in CI/CD pipelines Ensure test traceability and reporting accuracy If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants. Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants. This is an U.S. Bancorp India posting. U.S. Bancorp India is a part of the U.S. Bank family.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain enterprise-grade automation frameworks for UI, API, and performance testing across Java, .NET, and React stacks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality engineering practices into the CI/CD pipeline and SDLC.