Quality Assurance Automation Engineer - Playwright Testing

We are looking for a QA Engineer (Playwright) Senior II who is not just an automation engineer, but also a strong coder and critical thinker.

This role requires a solid foundation in programming fundamentals and fluency in TypeScript / JavaScript, with a proven record of implementing clean, maintainable, and scalable test automation frameworks.

You will work on mission-critical systems in a fast-paced Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless quality delivery.

The role involves designing and optimizing modular automation frameworks, automating tests across APIs and backend systems, integrating automation pipelines into CI / CD, leading test strategies, maintaining test stability, owning release documentation, and mentoring junior engineers on best practices.

Requirements :

• 5-7 years of total experience in Quality Assurance
• Strong programming background with expertise in JavaScript / TypeScript, including core concepts, design patterns, data structures, and debugging
• Minimum 1-2 years of hands-on experience using Playwright with TypeScript / JavaScript
• Proven ability to write well-structured, production-quality automation code
• Experience designing, building, and optimizing scalable automation frameworks
• Practical experience in API testing using Playwright, Axios, or similar libraries
• Backend validation expertise with SQL / PostgreSQL / MySQL
• Experience integrating automation pipelines with CI / CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to take ownership in dynamic product environments
• Proven experience maintaining test stability, debugging failures, and driving continuous improvements
• Ability to lead test strategy discussions and contribute proactively in Agile ceremonies
• Ownership of test plans, strategies, and release documentation
• Experience mentoring junior team members on coding, automation, and testing best practices
• Deep understanding of QA methodologies, Agile principles, and the software test lifecycle
• Nice to have : experience with cloud environments (AWS preferred)
• Nice to have : familiarity with Docker / Kubernetes and microservices
• Nice to have : exposure to performance and security testing tools and strategies

(ref : hirist.tech)