We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Playwright and JavaScript/TypeScript to design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks for modern web applications. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in software testing, automation architecture, CI/CD integration, and quality engineering best practices.

As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will work closely with developers, product managers, and QA teams to ensure high-quality software delivery through robust automated testing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright.
• Create reliable, maintainable, and scalable end-to-end, integration, and functional test suites.
• Write automation scripts using JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand application architecture and testing requirements.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with developers to resolve issues.
• Improve test coverage, execution efficiency, and framework stability.
• Participate in test planning, estimation, and quality assurance activities throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Review code and automation scripts to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Mentor junior automation engineers and contribute to automation best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Software Testing and Test Automation.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Playwright automation.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
• Experience building automation frameworks from scratch.
• Solid understanding of UI automation testing concepts and best practices.
• Experience with API testing and automation.
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Experience working with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with REST API testing tools and frameworks.
• Experience with cloud-based testing environments.
• Knowledge of performance and security testing concepts.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized test execution.
• Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• Experience working in product-based or SaaS organizations.