Senior Test Automation Engineer

QE Services (QE Services) · Woodstock · Undisclosed

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Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Playwright, TypeScript, and JavaScript to drive automation excellence across enterprise platforms. This role is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust automation frameworks while ensuring high-quality, scalable, and reliable solutions across digital systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright • Build and execute end-to-end, regression, and integration automation suites • Develop automation scripts using TypeScript / JavaScript • Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing • Collaborate with Developers, BAs, and Product Owners to ensure full test coverage • Perform API, UI, and integration testing across multiple systems • Identify, log, and manage defects using tools such as Azure DevOps • Drive test automation best practices and standards across the QA team • Mentor junior automation testers and contribute to QA capability uplift Required Skills & Experience • Proven experience as a Senior Test Automation Engineer / Tester • Strong hands-on experience with: o Playwright (essential) o TypeScript & JavaScript (essential) • Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks from scratch • Solid experience with: API testing (Postman / REST) SQL for data validation CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) • Strong understanding of: Agile / Scrum methodologies End-to-end testing lifecycle (STLC) • Experience with integration, regression, and system testing [Senior_Tes...escription | Outlook] Preferred Experience • Exposure to retail, eCommerce, or supply chain systems • Experience in microservices and event-driven architectures • ISTQB or relevant testing certifications • Experience with additional tools like Selenium, or Robot Framework Key Competencies • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Attention to detail and quality focus • Ability to work independently and lead automation initiatives • Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration

Desired Skills

  • Playwright
  • Typescript
  • JavaScript
  • Coding
  • SQL
  • API

Desired Work Experience

  • 5 to 10 years
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