Test Automation Engineer
cuculus-gmbh · Bengaluru ·
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- QA
- Experience
- 3+ years
cuculus-gmbh · Bengaluru ·
Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks from scratch using Java and/or JavaScript/TypeScript
Develop and execute automated test suites for UI and API testing, ensuring high coverage and stability
Implement end-to-end automation using Playwright and related automation libraries
Ensure automation solutions follow best practices for maintainability, performance, and scalability
Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI and/or Jenkins
Manage test execution, reporting, and traceability using JIRA, Xray, and TestRail
Maintain automation code using Git, following best practices for branching, reviews, and version control
Support environment configuration and test setup for consistent execution across environments
Analyze test results, identify root causes, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues efficiently
Improve automation reliability and execution performance through continuous refactoring and optimization
Contribute to overall test strategy, automation standards, and reporting practices
Actively participate in requirement analysis and mapping automated tests to requirements
Design and execute API and integration tests using Playwright request context
Implement authentication setup via APIs (token/session generation) to optimize test execution
Perform contract validation, response verification, and chaining of API + UI test flows
Maintain traceability between automated tests and requirements in JIRA/Xray/TestRail
3–6 years of experience in test automation engineering
Strong hands-on experience with Java and/or JavaScript/TypeScript
Proven experience in automation framework design and implementation (from scratch or major enhancements)
Hands-on expertise with Playwright for end-to-end test automation
Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts with practical experience in GitLab CI and/or Jenkins
Experience with test management and defect tracking tools: JIRA, Xray, TestRail
Strong understanding of test strategies, automation best practices, and reporting
Experience with API automation (REST) and integration testing
Familiarity with test data management, stubbing, and mocking techniques
Exposure to Docker, containerized test execution, or cloud-based CI/CD pipelines
Experience with parallel test execution and test optimization strategies
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar) for test environments
Experience with performance, reliability, or non-functional testing
Understanding of microservices-based architectures
Familiarity with BDD frameworks or behavior-driven testing approaches
Experience working in Agile / Scrum development environments