QE Automation Architect - Playwright / AI

Job Title: QE Automation Architect Playwright / AILocation: Bethesda, MD HybridJob Type: Contract/FTEJob Description:We are looking for a QE Automation Architect with 1015+ years of Quality Engineering/Test Automation experience and strong, recent hands-on expertise in Playwright. The ideal candidate should be able to design automation frameworks from scratch and operate at an Architect/Lead level while remaining hands-on.Must-Have Skills:Strong hands-on Playwright experience mandatoryStrong programming skills in TypeScript, Python, or JavaExperience designing and building automation frameworks from scratchStrong UI and API automation experienceExperience with Selenium, PyTest, REST Assured, or similar toolsStrong understanding of CI/CD Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOpsExperience with cross-browser testing, parallel execution, POM, and scalable automationStrong Architect/Lead-level technical leadership and mentoring experienceExcellent communication skills and ability to handle client-facing technical discussionsGood to HaveGenAI / LLM / Agentic AI / MCP / AI-powered testing experienceExposure to RAG, LangChain, LangGraph, Copilot, or CursorExperience with AWS, Azure, or GCPExperience with BrowserStackKey ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement scalable Playwright automation frameworksDefine QE automation strategy, standards, and best practicesDrive UI/API automation and CI/CD integrationLead AI-powered testing and modern QE initiativesMentor QE engineers and provide technical leadershipPartner with engineering, product, and clients to drive quality across the SDLC #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobleads-US