Quality Engineer with Playwright Automation :: W2 Position :: Onsite, NJ

Job Description: Quality Engineer – Playwright Automation

Position: Quality Engineer – Playwright Automation
Location: Parsippany, NJ (Onsite / In-Person)

Job Overview

Client is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer – Playwright Automation to design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions for web applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Playwright automation, modern programming languages, CI/CD integration, and software quality assurance practices.

The Quality Engineer will collaborate closely with developers, product teams, and QA stakeholders to define test strategies, improve automation coverage, and ensure high-quality software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright.
• Build and enhance automation frameworks for web application testing.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria.
• Execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Identify, document, track, and manage defects throughout the complete bug lifecycle.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery.
• Analyze automation results, generate test reports, and communicate quality metrics.
• Improve test coverage, automation efficiency, and QA best practices.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Troubleshoot test failures and provide recommendations for quality improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Playwright automation testing.
• Strong programming experience with one or more of the following:
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• Python
• Experience developing automated end-to-end test scripts.
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, processes, and best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as:
• Jenkins
• GitHub Actions
• Azure DevOps
• Experience with API testing tools such as:
• Postman
• REST Assured
• Experience testing web applications and user interfaces.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building or enhancing automation frameworks.
• Experience with modern test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or WebdriverIO.
• Experience with cloud-based CI/CD environments.
• Experience working with enterprise-scale applications.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).