Job Title: Cypress Automation Engineer (Playwright Knowledge Preferred)
Experience: 2–5 Years
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled Automation Test Engineer with strong expertise in Cypress and working knowledge of Playwright. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts to ensure high-quality software delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Cypress
- Design end-to-end test scenarios for web applications
- Design end-to-end test scenarios for Mobile applications
- Collaborate with developers, QA, and business teams to understand requirements
- Integrate automation scripts into CI/CD pipelines
- Perform API testing and validate backend services.
- Debug and analyze test failures and provide detailed reports
- Ensure test coverage and improve automation framework efficiency
- Contribute to test strategy and best practices
Required Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with Cypress
- Proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript
- Experience with UI[Web, Mob] and API automation testing
- Knowledge of Git and version control systems
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Strong debugging and analytical skills
Good to Have (Added Advantage)
- Hands-on experience or exposure to Playwright
- Experience with Page Object Model (POM) framework design
- Knowledge of cross-browser testing strategies
- Familiarity with cloud testing platforms (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs)
- Experience in performance or security testing is a plus
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- Relevant certifications in testing/automation are a plus
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Problem-solving mindset
- Ability to work independently and in a team
Skills Required
- 2-5 years of experience in automation testing
- Strong hands-on experience with Cypress
- Proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript
- Experience with web and mobile UI automation testing
- Experience with API automation testing
- Knowledge of Git and version control systems
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Strong debugging and analytical skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
- Playwright experience or exposure
- Page Object Model framework design experience
- Knowledge of cross-browser testing strategies
- Familiarity with BrowserStack or Sauce Labs
- Performance or security testing experience
- Relevant testing or automation certifications
What We Do
The Closing Gap is a Trivandrum-based business-solutions company serving individuals and organizations. It provides integrated business services, career-growth support, resume writing, career consultations, interview preparation, recruitment and talent support, digital-presence management, business strategy and operations, and content creation and marketing. Its mission is to bridge gaps, unlock potential, and help clients develop careers, strengthen brands, and scale businesses through tailored, results-driven solutions.
