Kumaran Systems: Engineering Future-Ready Transformations Since 1992, Kumaran Systems has been helping enterprises bridge the past and the future, reimagining legacy systems and embracing AI-led possibilities. With over 34 years of delivery excellence, we specialise in re-engineering core applications, driving cloud transformation, and building automation-first, GenAI-enabled ecosystems across the Banking and Financial Services, Insurance, Telecom, and Automotive sectors. We help organisations not just upgrade their systems but reimagine what’s possible.
Why Kumaran?
We blend engineering discipline with AI innovation, helping clients modernise with confidence, automate with clarity, and scale with purpose. Our global delivery model ensures agility, responsiveness, and seamless collaboration, with clients always at the heart of every engagement. At Kumaran, we don’t just solve problems, we engineer future-ready transformations.
Location: Chennai
Experience: 4-8 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Python Automation Engineer with strong experience in Selenium and Playwright to join our Quality Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks, ensuring high-quality software delivery through robust automation practices.
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Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Python.
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Create and execute automated test scripts using Selenium and Playwright.
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Collaborate with Developers, QA Engineers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to understand requirements and deliver quality solutions.
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Develop and implement test strategies, test plans, and test cases.
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Integrate automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines.
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Perform API testing and automation using tools such as Postman or Python-based frameworks.
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Analyze test execution results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams for resolution.
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Ensure test coverage across web applications and critical business workflows.
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Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
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Continuously improve automation processes, frameworks, and testing methodologies.
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Strong proficiency in Python programming.
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Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver and Playwright.
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Experience in automation framework development using PyTest or similar frameworks.
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Good understanding of UI automation testing methodologies.
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Experience with REST API testing and automation.
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Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.
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Experience with source control tools like Git.
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Understanding of SQL and database validation.
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Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
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Experience with Docker and containerized test execution.
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Knowledge of performance testing tools.
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Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
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Exposure to BDD frameworks like Behave or Cucumber.
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
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4-8 years of experience in Software Testing and Test Automation.
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Proven experience in building and maintaining automation frameworks.
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Experience in enterprise web application testing.
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Exposure to accessibility and cross-browser testing.
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Certification in Software Testing or Automation Testing.
Keywords: Python, Selenium, Playwright, PyTest, Test Automation, Automation Framework, API Testing, Jenkins, CI/CD, Agile, Git, SQL.
Kumaran Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.
