Quality Assurance Engineer III

Job Summary We are seeking a forward‑thinking Quality Assurance Engineer (Playwright Automation) to design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions that ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of our software products. This role focuses on building scalable UI and API test automation, leveraging AI‑assisted testing tools and intelligent automation to improve test coverage, reduce maintenance effort, and accelerate high‑quality releases. Key Responsibilities Testing & Validation Apply best practices in test automation: Page Object Model (POM) or Screenplay patterns, test data management strategies, parallel execution and test isolation, stable selectors and resilient locators. Leverage AI‑powered testing tools to generate, optimize and maintain test cases and test data. Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing. Perform targeted manual testing when needed for story verification, exploratory testing, and edge‑case validation. Collaborate with the engineering team to understand requirements and provide early feedback on design and implementation. Create automated API tests and contract checks. Create detailed, comprehensive test plans and cases. Analyze test and production data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement. Quality Systems & Compliance Review design plans, process procedures, and quality manuals. Maintain quality records and compliance documentation. Analyze data to identify trends and prevent defects. Recommend and implement corrective actions. Apply Root Cause Analysis (RCA) tools and methodologies for problem‑solving. Collaboration & Agile Practices Work closely with development, product, and content teams. Participate in Agile ceremonies. Promote agile principles: adaptability, transparency, iterative development. Preferred Technical Skills AI Tools: GitHub Copilot within VSCode, AI agents, MCP server. Automation Tools: Playwright (Preferred), Cypress, Selenium or similar. Programming/Scripting: JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Python. Development/pipeline tools: VSCode, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Testfully or Postman. Databases: MySQL, Postgres, DynamoDB. Solid understanding of CI/CD Pipelines using GitHub Action and DevOps practices. Soft Skills Strong communication and teamwork. Analytical and problem‑solving mindset. Adaptability to changing requirements. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline. Minimum of 2 years of experience in QA/testing and quality engineering. Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies. Quality certifications (preferred). Compensation & Benefits Compensation is influenced by skill set, level of experience, and specific location. The full‑time salary range is $80,000 - $90,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. Benefits information is available upon request. Application Period Applications will be accepted through 26th January 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs. Who We Are At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn’t just what we do; it’s who we are. Equal Opportunity Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E‑Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. Job: Engineering Job Family: TECHNOLOGY Organization: Assessment & Qualifications Schedule: FULL_TIME Workplace Type: Remote Req ID: 22348 #J-18808-Ljbffr Pearson