QA Automation Engineer (Playwright)

The ideal candidate will have strong automation testing experience, particularly with Playwright . Experience with testquality.com and Netlify is a plus. You should be comfortable setting up QA environments and processes from the ground up, and possess excellent communication and collaboration skills. Key responsibilities Establish QA processes and frameworks: Design and implement a robust, scalable test automation framework using Playwright and other relevant tools. Automation ownership: Write, maintain, and optimize automated test scripts for web applications, ensuring comprehensive coverage of front-end and back-end functionalities. Tool & environment setup: Configure and manage QA tooling (e.g., testquality.com) and deployment environments (Netlify), including CI/CD integrations for automated testing pipelines. Manual & exploratory testing: When needed, perform in-depth manual testing to uncover edge cases and validate complex workflows. Defect tracking & reporting: Identify, document, and track defects, ensuring clear communication with the development team for swift resolutions. Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product managers, and designers to define test requirements, acceptance criteria, and release readiness. Mentorship & leadership: Guide junior QA team members, provide code reviews for test scripts, and champion QA best practices across the organization. Continuous improvement: Stay updated with industry best practices, emerging QA frameworks, and new testing methodologies to continually improve our QA processes. Qualifications Proven experience: 4+ years of professional experience in QA automation, with at least 2 years focusing on Playwright (or a similar modern end-to-end testing framework). Environment setup: Demonstrated ability to design and configure QA environments and tooling from scratch (CI/CD, version control integrations, test management systems). Nice to have: Familiarity with testquality.com and Netlify or similar platforms for test management and hosting/deployment. Technical skills: Proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript for test scripting. Experience with API testing (e.g., Postman, Rest-Assured, or similar). Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.). Soft skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of an agile, cross-functional team. What we offer Competitive salary 401(k) Health, dental & vision insurance Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Stock option eligibility (depending on role and experience) Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic and innovative environment Clear growth pathways and mentorship opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr