Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

6-24 month assignment (temp to hire)

The QA Automation Engineer with Playwright expertise will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts for web applications using the Playwright framework. This role involves ensuring the quality, functionality, and performance of software products through comprehensive testing and collaboration with development teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable automated test scripts using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript).
• Execute automated test suites and analyze test results to identify defects and areas for improvement.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing across various browsers and platforms.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other QA team members to understand requirements and ensure testability.
• Identify, log, track, and report software defects with clear and concise documentation.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the test automation framework.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).
• Participate in code reviews of test scripts to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in test automation and Playwright.
• Provide regular updates on testing progress and defect status to stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years experience in IT.
• Proven experience in software quality assurance with a strong focus on test automation.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright for creating and executing automated tests.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, DOM, API interactions).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Shift:

• 8 hours p/day
• Hybrid role: 75% remote– occasional on-premises visits may be requested
• In the future - potentially some international travel will be required

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Please write any additional comments related to your work experience or yourself you would like to share.
• Are you available for future travel as required for job? Domestic and International?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• IT: 2 years (Required)
• Playwright: 2 years (Required)
• Software quality assurance w/ Test Automation: 2 years (Required)
• JavaScript or TypeScript: 3 years (Required)
• Web technologies (HTML, CSS, DOM, API interactions).: 2 years (Required)
• Version control systems (e.g., Git).: 2 years (Required)
• Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban): 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person