Senior QA Automation Test Engineer with Playwright
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About the role
Company Description
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ, is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit NIQ.com.
Job Description
Senior Automation Engineer, Chennai
As a Senior QA Automation Engineer role in the field of Quality Assurance QA Automation Engineer at NIQ Activate, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the stability and quality of our software solutions. You will b e responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated tests to identify issues and ensure the highest quality of our products. Your work will help us deliver bug-free software to our clients and maintain the reliability of our systems.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Cypress and JavaScript.
Collaborate with development and product teams to understand requirements and ensure
comprehensive test coverage.
Execute and analyze automated test results, reporting defects and working with developers to resolve issues.
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
Report and document software defects
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testing best practices
Continuously research and implement automation testing best practices
Ensure the stability and reliability of our testing infrastructure.
Continuously improve and optimize the automation framework and testing processes.
Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies in QA automation.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
Senior QA Automation engineer 5-7 years of experience
Proven experience in test automation using Cypress
Strong understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Solid understanding of infrastructure testing environments and tools.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with other automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright).
Knowledge of performance and security testing.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments.
Experience with Single Page Applications (SPA) and React.
Additional Information
Our Benefits
Flexible working environment
Volunteer time off
LinkedIn Learning
Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.
About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
For more information, visit NIQ.com
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