Test Engineer (Playwright + Javascript/Typescript)

Who We AreSimpplr is the AI-powered platform that unifies the digital workplace – bringing together engagement, enablement, and services to transform the employee experience. It streamlines communication, simplifies interactions, automates workflows, and elevates the everyday experience of work. The platform is intuitive, highly extensible, and built to integrate seamlessly with your existing technology. More than 1,000 leading organizations – including AAA, the NHS, Penske, and Moderna – trust Simpplr to foster a more aligned and productive workforce. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with global offices, Simpplr is backed by Norwest Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, and Tola Capital. Learn more at simpplr.com. Job Title: Quality Engineer (QE) / Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)Company: SimpplrOverviewSimpplr is looking for a Quality Engineer or SDET who sees quality as an integrated part of the engineering process. You will be part of a cross-functional product team, contributing from story grooming to release. Your role will include building test frameworks, validating assumptions early, and ensuring a fast and reliable delivery pipeline. This is a hands-on engineering position focused on building quality into every layer of the stack. Join us in shaping the future of employee experience through a modern intranet platform used by leading enterprises across the globe. What You'll DoEngineer quality across the lifecycleParticipate in requirement discussions and define test strategies alongside product managers and developersInfluence design and architecture with a quality-first mindsetPlan testing early and build the necessary tools and automation to validate continuouslyBuild scalable test systemsDesign and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium, Cucumber BDD, and JUnit or TestNGSet up pre-merge validations and test environments that mirror productionAutomate end-to-end flows, component-level tests, and API validations that are fast and reliableLeverage data to drive qualityImplement observability and build dashboards to track key quality indicatorsCollaborate with engineering and product to co-own and act on quality metricsContinuously improve test coverage and reduce escape rates through data-backed insightsIntegrate with CI/CD workflowsEmbed tests within GitHub workflows or Jenkins pipelinesCreate fail-fast mechanisms to catch issues before deploymentChampion modern practices like contract testing, test data versioning, and environment stabilityCollaborate across disciplinesEngage in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and technical design discussionsWork closely with developers, infrastructure engineers, and data teamsCoach junior engineers and help foster a culture of engineering excellenceWhat We're Looking ForCore qualifications3 to 5 years of experience in quality engineering or SDET rolesStrong coding skills in JS, playwright and experience with frameworks like Cucumber BDD, JUnit, or TestNGHands-on experience for UI testing and tools like Postman, RestAssured, or JMeter for API testingExperience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions or JenkinsAbility to build test strategies, manage test data, and debug across the full stackPersonal attributesOwnership mindset with a focus on proactive problem solvingExcellent collaboration and communication skillsComfortable working in fast-paced product environmentsBonus pointsExperience with performance or security testingExposure to microservices or cloud-native testing approachesCertifications such as ISTQB or agile quality credentialsWhy This Role is DifferentAt Simpplr, QEs and SDETs are true engineering partnersYou will be involved from the earliest stages of feature developmentYou will design systems and tools that prevent bugs rather than just detect themYou will take shared ownership of quality KPIs alongside developers and productYou will help embed quality into every layer of the development processSimpplr’s Hub-Hybrid-Remote Model:At Simpplr we believe that when work is good, life is better and that belief guides all we do. Including how we approach our flexible work model. Simpplr operates with a Hub-Hybrid-Remote model. This model is role-based with exceptions and provides employees with the flexibility that many have told us they want. Hub - 100% work from Simpplr office. Role requires Simpplifier to be in the office full-time. Hybrid -Hybrid work from home and office. Role dictates the ability to work from home, plus benefit from in-person collaboration on a regular basis. Remote - 100% remote. Role can be done anywhere within your country of hire, as long as the requirements of the role are met. Originally posted on Himalayas Apply To this Job