Description : Responsibilities :
- Design and Strategy : Lead the architecture and implementation of scalable end-to-end automated testing strategies using Playwright.
- Framework Ownership : Build, maintain, and enhance robust, reusable automation frameworks for web-based platforms.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with developers, product managers, and QA teams to interpret requirements, define test scope, and align on quality expectations.
- CI / CD Integration : Own and optimize CI / CD pipelines for automated testing, ensuring comprehensive coverage of regression, functional, and smoke test suites.
- Quality Governance : Identify and track quality KPIs; create dashboards to monitor test execution trends, defect density, coverage, and release readiness.
- Technical Leadership : Mentor and coach QA engineers, provide code reviews, enforce coding standards, and drive automation best practices.
- Defect Management : Investigate test failures, troubleshoot automation issues, triage defects, and work with teams to ensure timely resolution.
- Compliance and Alignment : Collaborate with DevOps and Security teams to align automation efforts with CI / CD, compliance, and security requirements.
Requirements :
Minimum 7 years of experience in QA / testing, with at least 2 years in a lead / technical leadership role.Deep hands-on experience in Playwright (JavaScript / TypeScript preferred).Strong understanding of automation best practices, tools, patterns, and methodologies.Experience with additional automation tools such as Selenium or Cypress (advantageous).Practical knowledge of REST API testing using tools such as Postman or REST Assured.Hands-on experience working with Git, Jenkins, or equivalent CI / CD tools.Strong knowledge of Agile / Scrum, BDD / TDD processes.Experience working with modern web technologies and microservices architectures.Strong analytical, debugging, and technical problem-solving capabilities.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications :
Experience in performance testing and security testing is a strong plus.ISTQB or other QA-related certifications preferred.Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and containerized environments such as Docker.(ref : hirist.tech)