Test Engineer (Playwright + Javascript/Typescript)

Who We Are

Simpplr 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: Simpplr

Overview

Simpplr 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 Do

Engineer quality across the lifecycle
Participate in requirement discussions and define test strategies alongside product managers and developers
Influence design and architecture with a quality-first mindset
Plan testing early and build the necessary tools and automation to validate continuously

Build scalable test systems
Design and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium, Cucumber BDD, and JUnit or TestNG
Set up pre-merge validations and test environments that mirror production
Automate end-to-end flows, component-level tests, and API validations that are fast and reliable

Leverage data to drive quality
Implement observability and build dashboards to track key quality indicators
Collaborate with engineering and product to co-own and act on quality metrics
Continuously improve test coverage and reduce escape rates through data-backed insights

Integrate with CI/CD workflows
Embed tests within GitHub workflows or Jenkins pipelines
Create fail-fast mechanisms to catch issues before deployment
Champion modern practices like contract testing, test data versioning, and environment stability

Collaborate across disciplines
Engage in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and technical design discussions
Work closely with developers, infrastructure engineers, and data teams
Coach junior engineers and help foster a culture of engineering excellence

What We're Looking For

Core qualifications
3 to 5 years of experience in quality engineering or SDET roles
Strong coding skills in JS, playwright and experience with frameworks like Cucumber BDD, JUnit, or TestNG
Hands-on experience for UI testing and tools like Postman, RestAssured, or JMeter for API testing
Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins
Ability to build test strategies, manage test data, and debug across the full stack

Personal attributes
Ownership mindset with a focus on proactive problem solving
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Comfortable working in fast-paced product environments

Bonus points
Experience with performance or security testing
Exposure to microservices or cloud-native testing approaches
Certifications such as ISTQB or agile quality credentials

Why This Role is Different

At Simpplr, QEs and SDETs are true engineering partners
You will be involved from the earliest stages of feature development
You will design systems and tools that prevent bugs rather than just detect them
You will take shared ownership of quality KPIs alongside developers and product
You will help embed quality into every layer of the development process

Simpplr’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.