QC/QA Automation Engineer/Tester

InnoVites, Who we are?

InnoVites is a strategic partner for digital transformation in the wire and cable industry. We work closely with cable manufacturers and distributors to modernize their operations, break down silos, and create more connected, data-driven businesses.

With over 25 years of deep industry expertise and a sharp focus on real-world outcomes, we help our clients simplify complexity, drive efficiency, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

At InnoVites, we dont just deliver technology; we bring clarity, direction, and long-term value to every transformation journey.

Together, we can make a difference - and you can too.

Dream it. Build it. Do it here

Job Description: QC/QA Automation Engineer/Tester (Web Application & API Testing,)

Location: Chennai

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented QC / QA Automation Engineer to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of our modern web applications built with Next.js (Frontend) and NestJS (Backend) using TypeScript.

As our product ecosystem expands, we aim to strengthen our automation coverage across frontend, backend APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and performance validation.

This role requires strong hands-on experience in automation testing, API validation, CI/CD integration, and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Automation Testing (Frontend Next.js)

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end (E2E) test suites using Playwright
• Perform cross-browser testing (Chromium, Firefox, WebKit)
• Maintain regression and smoke test suites
• Perform component-level testing using Jest / React Testing Library (good to have)

Backend Testing (NestJS)

• Write and maintain API tests using Jest and Supertest
• Validate REST APIs, authentication flows, and role-based access
• Perform integration testing for controllers and services
• Conduct API testing using Postman or similar tools

CI/CD & Quality Gates

• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure quality validation on pull requests and release builds
• Maintain automation reports and test artifacts
• Implement quality gates for controlled deployments

Performance & Optimization

• Conduct performance, accessibility, and SEO audits using Lighthouse / Lighthouse CI
• Debug and improve web application performance
• Analyze Core Web Vitals and optimize application speed
• Collaborate with developers to resolve performance bottlenecks

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright (preferred) and/or Selenium
• Experience writing and maintaining automation test scripts
• Experience with Jest and Supertest for backend testing
• Strong understanding of Next.js applications
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of NestJS
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript
• Experience integrating test suites into CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with performance debugging and Lighthouse

Testing Tools Exposure (Preferred):

API Testing: Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI

Bug Tracking: Jira, Azure DevOps

Performance Testing: JMeter, k6 (basic exposure is a plus)

Automation (Optional): Selenium, Playwright

Database Validation: SQL basics, MySQL/PostgreSQL tools

Good to Have

React testing library

GitHub Actions/GitLab CI/Jenkins

Experience with bug tracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.)

Knowledge of Agile/Scrum processes

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for fresh computer science graduates interested in QA and testing, junior testers looking for hands-on experience in API and backend validation, and candidates eager to grow into automation/performance testing over time

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunity for professional growth and development within a leading software company.

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