Selenium Automation Engineer with playwright/python

QA Automation EngineerWe are looking for a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Selenium and Playwright automation frameworks to join our team in Addison, TX. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks for web applications, APIs, and enterprise systems while collaborating closely with development, business, and product teams in an Agile environment. The candidate should possess deep automation experience, strong programming skills, excellent analytical abilities, and demonstrated ability to build scalable test automation solutions that improve software quality and delivery speed.Required Technical SkillsTest AutomationSelenium WebDriverPlaywrightAutomation framework design and developmentPage Object Model (POM)Data-driven and keyword-driven frameworksBDD frameworks using Cucumber/GherkinCross-browser testingParallel test executionProgramming LanguagesJava, preferredJavaScript/TypeScriptObject-oriented programming conceptsCollections, exception handling, and design patternsTesting ExpertiseFunctional testingRegression testingEnd-to-end testingIntegration testingAPI testingUI automationBackend testingAPI and Database TestingREST API testingPostmanSOAP UISQL query writingOracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL databasesKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop and enhance automation frameworks using Selenium and Playwright.Create robust, scalable, and reusable automated test scripts.Execute automation suites and analyze test results.Design and implement Playwright-based modern UI automation solutions.Integrate automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines.Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.Conduct API and backend validation testing.Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners to understand requirements.Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and automation documentation.Identify automation opportunities and improve overall test coverage.Participate in sprint planning, estimation, retrospectives, and release activities.Mentor junior QA engineers and establish automation best practices.Ensure high-quality releases while meeting project timelines.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Strong Software Quality Assurance experience.Strong hands-on experience with Selenium automation and Playwright automation.Strong coding skills in Java and/or JavaScript/TypeScript.Experience building automation frameworks from scratch.Strong SQL and database testing experience.Experience working in Agile delivery environments.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 a year