QA Automation Engineer

QA Automation Engineer Playwright and Salesforce CRM

• Based in Brisbane Hybrid - Office / WFH
• Market Rates 6 month contract+ extensions

We are on the search for an experienced QA Automation Engineer (Playwright & Salesforce CRM) for a contract opportunity based in Brisbane CBD. This is a full-time contract engagement for an initial period of 6 months, with the possibility of extension.
This role will play a critical part in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of a Salesforce CRM platform. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks, executing API and integration testing, and supporting end-to-end quality assurance activities across the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable end-to-end test automation frameworks using Playwright.
• Developing and executing API integration test suites using Postman and Newman.
• Creating and executing both manual and automated test cases across UI and API layers.
• Integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines and supporting test planning and defect management activities.
• Collaborating with business analysts, developers, and project stakeholders to ensure quality outcomes.
• Leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code or similar technologies to accelerate test development and improve test coverage.

We are seeking candidates with:

• Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience developing automated test frameworks using Playwright.
• Proven experience testing Salesforce CRM platforms and a strong understanding of CRM workflows and data structures.
• Strong API and integration testing experience using Postman and Newman.
• Experience creating and executing manual test cases and conducting exploratory testing.
• Strong JavaScript and/or TypeScript skills.
• Experience working with Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar DevOps toolsets.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a hybrid environment, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the Brisbane CBD office.

Highly regarded:

• Experience using Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI-assisted development tools.
• Experience managing test plans within Azure DevOps, GitLab, or similar environments.
• Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Certified Administrator or Platform App Builder.

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