Test Automation Lead Playwright

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Job Description

Test Automation Lead – Playwright

Experience Required:

6+ years

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Role Overview

We are seeking a

Test Automation Lead

with deep expertise in

Playwright

to drive quality engineering in a

Shift-Left development environment

. The ideal candidate will lead automation strategy, design robust test frameworks, and ensure early and continuous testing across the SDLC. This role demands hands-on leadership, technical excellence, and the ability to work independently without dedicated QA support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable test automation frameworks using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript or C#).
  • Champion Shift-Left testing by integrating automated tests early in the development lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with developers, product owners, and DevOps to embed testing into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Define and implement test strategies for functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
  • Mentor junior automation engineers and promote best practices in test automation and code quality.
  • Analyze test results, identify root causes, and drive continuous improvement in test coverage and reliability.

Required Skills

  • Proven experience with Playwright for web automation (TypeScript/JavaScript or C#).
  • Strong understanding of Shift-Left testing, TDD/BDD, and Agile methodologies.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
  • Solid knowledge of REST APIs, browser automation, and cross-browser testing.
  • Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker) and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS).
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with other automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) is a plus.
  • Exposure to performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, k6).
  • ISTQB or equivalent certification is a bonus.

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