Playwright QA Automation Engineer

Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Test Automation Lead with strong expertise in Selenium, Playwright, and Python. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable automation frameworks, ensuring high product quality and efficient test execution.

Key Responsibilities
Design and develop robust automation frameworks using Selenium and Playwright
Lead end-to-end test automation strategy and execution
Develop and maintain test scripts using Python
Integrate AI capabilities within Playwright for intelligent test automation
Generate and manage test data for automation scenarios
Perform API testing and validate backend services
Collaborate with development and product teams to ensure quality standards
Analyze quality metrics and continuously improve testing processes
Mentor junior QA engineers and guide best practices

Required Skills
6–8 years of experience in Selenium-based automation framework development
2–3 years of hands-on experience with Playwright
Strong programming experience in Python
Experience with AI-enabled automation tools in Playwright
Solid understanding of:
Functional Testing
Regression Testing
Load & Performance Testing
Experience in API testing (Postman, RestAssured, etc.)
Basic awareness of Security Testing
Strong understanding of product quality and quality metrics

Soft Skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Ability to lead and mentor teams

Nice to Have
Experience in CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments