We are looking for a Test Automation Lead with strong hands-on experience in Playwright and a solid background in designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks. This role is ideal for a QA leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about driving test automation excellence across agile development cycles.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end automated testing strategies using Playwright
- Develop and maintain scalable, reusable test automation frameworks for web-based platforms
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA analysts to understand requirements and define test strategies
- Own CI / CD pipeline integration for test automation and ensure high coverage of regression and smoke suites
- Identify quality metrics and build dashboards to monitor test performance, defects, and release readiness
- Coach and mentor junior QA engineers, conduct code reviews and best practice sessions
- Investigate test failures, triage defects, and ensure timely resolution of quality issues
- Work closely with DevOps and Security teams to align automation with CI / CD and compliance practices
Required Skills & Experience :
Minimum 7 years of experience in QA / testing with at least 2 years in a lead roleExpertise in Playwright (JavaScript or TypeScript preferred) for web automation testingStrong understanding of test automation best practices, frameworks, and tools (Selenium, Cypress, etc. is a plus)Solid knowledge of REST API testing using tools like Postman or REST AssuredHands-on experience with Git, Jenkins, or similar CI / CD toolsGood grasp of Agile / Scrum processes and BDD / TDD methodologiesExperience working with modern web applications and microservices architectureStrong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsPreferred Qualifications :
Experience in performance and security testing is a plusISTQB or equivalent certification is an advantageFamiliarity with cloud environments (AWS / Azure) and containerized testing (Docker)(ref : hirist.tech)