Job Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Playwright to join our

dynamic team. In this role, you will lead the automation testing efforts, mentor junior engineers, and

ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. Your experience in creating robust test

frameworks and your passion for quality will be critical in driving our testing strategies forward.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Automation Development: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using

Playwright to validate the functionality of web applications.

Test Planning: Collaborate with QA analysts and developers to understand requirements and develop

comprehensive test plans and strategies.

Execution and Reporting: Execute automated test scripts, analyze test results, and report defects

using appropriate tools and methodologies.

Continuous Integration: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and

deployment.

Test Framework Maintenance: Maintain and enhance the test automation framework to improve

efficiency, reliability, and scalability.

Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure test scripts are well-written, efficient, and follow

coding bst practices.

Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation related to test automation processes,

frameworks, and scripts.

Collaboration: Work closely with developers, QA analysts, and other stakeholders to identify testing

requirements and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.

Ideal Candidate:

7-10 years of testing experience with at least 5+ years in test automation and a minimum of 1 year of

hands-on experience in QA automation using Playwright.

Must have experience in Javascript /Typescript.

Experience in leading test automation effort for mid to large sized projects.

Experience in building and enhancing the frameworks.

Experience in other automation tools/frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Webdriver.io or

Puppeteer

Programming Languages: Proficiency in other programming languages such as Python, or Java for

writing automated test scripts is an advantage

Web Technologies: In-depth knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and

web services (RESTful APIs).

Understanding of QA Methodologies: Solid understanding of software testing concepts,

methodologies, and best practices.

CI/CD Tools: Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps for automated

test execution and integration.

Version Control: Proficiency in version control systems such as Git for managing test scripts and

codebase.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify defects, troubleshoot issues,

and propose effective solutions.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with team

members and documenting test processes.

Leadership Experience: Previous experience leading a QA team or mentoring junior QA engineers.

Agile Methodology: Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.

Additional Languages: Knowledge of additional programming languages is adantageous.