QA Lead Engineer- Playwright

Job description

Job Requirements Role Summary We are looking for an experienced Senior QA Engineer (Manual & Automation) with strong expertise across web, and API testing. The ideal candidate possesses a solid foundation in manual testing, extensive hands-on automation skills, strong analytical abilities, and the capability to take ownership of end-to-end quality for assigned features. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and continuous improvement of testing processes, frameworks, and automation coverage. Key Responsibilities • Develop and document comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automation scripts based on functional and technical requirements from scratch. • Create and execute automated test cases including few manual scenarios to validate software functionality, usability, API responses, and overall system stability. • Build, enhance, and maintain automation test suites for web and API platforms. • Accurately report, track, and manage defects using Azure DevOps, ensuring clear and concise communication with the development team. • Take ownership of end-to-end quality for assigned modules/features and ensure timely delivery of high-quality releases. • Perform regression testing to ensure new changes do not adversely impact existing functionality. • Collaborate with developers, product managers, designers, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and provide early feedback. • Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, test results, and QA processes for traceability and reproducibility. • Utilize AI tools to accelerate test case creation, script optimization, analysis, and documentation. • Stay updated with emerging QA trends, tools, automation technologies, and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement. Required Skills • Strong hands-on experience with web automation in Playwright • Proficient in at least two programming languages used for automation, such as TypeScript, Java, Python, or C#. • Experience with API testing and automation using Rest Assured or Playwright. • Minimum 2 years of recent, continuous experience in Web and API automation • Experience in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.). • Hands-on experience with test management tools such as Azure DevOps, or similar platforms like JIRA • Skilled in using AI-driven QA tools to speed up test design, data generation, defect analysis, and documentation. • Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working in cross-functional Agile teams. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues early. • Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accurate testing and effective detection of defects. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with global and cross-functional teams. Preferred Skills • Experience in performance testing, including load, stress, and API performance testing, is an advantage. • ISTQB or other relevant QA certifications would be an advantage. Qualifications & Education Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. • 5–8 years of experience in manual and automation testing for web applications, mobile, and APIs. Work Experience Cloud Testing, Infrastructure Testing, Observability Testing, CI/CD Pipelines Testing, IaC Testing, Automation Testing