Automation Engineer with Playwright | Denver, CO | Must be local.

Job Title: Automation Engineer with Playwright

Location: Denver, CO (Must be local)

Duration: 12+ Months 

 Job Description :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Automation Engineer to join our team. This role requires a strong blend of manual testing expertise, test strategy and planning, automation development, and release ownership. The ideal candidate will be capable of working across complex application architectures, driving quality throughout the software development lifecycle, and leading QA efforts for a project from planning through execution.

 Key Responsibilities

• Lead QA activities for a project, including planning, coordination, execution, reporting, and overall quality ownership.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and create detailed test cases for complex applications and distributed systems.
• Execute manual and automated regression testing within defined timelines and provide test execution reports and release sign-off.
• Take ownership of release testing, including end-to-end validation, coordination with stakeholders, and final quality assessment.
• Design, build, enhance, and maintain front-end and back-end automation frameworks using TypeScript/JavaScript, Cucumber, and Playwright.
• Write automation scripts for new test scenarios and enhance existing automation coverage.
• Understand and quickly adapt to existing manual and automation test suites.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and stabilize flaky automation test cases to improve reliability and pass rates.
• Perform detailed log analysis using tools such as Splunk to support defect investigation and root cause analysis.
• Validate data using database schemas and querying tools as part of functional and backend testing.
• Perform defect triage, validation, and re-testing, ensuring timely and thorough resolution.
• Define, track, and report quality assurance metrics, including defect trends, defect counts, test results, and test execution status.
• Ensure defects are documented with clear reproduction steps, expected versus actual results, and sufficient diagnostic details to drive efficient resolution.
• Work closely with development, product, and cross-functional stakeholders throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Use test management tools such as QMetry to organize, track, and report testing activities.
• Drive a quality-first mindset through critical thinking, proactive risk identification, and effective stakeholder communication.

 Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with strong expertise in both manual and automation testing.
• Proven experience in test planning, test case design, regression execution, release testing, and quality reporting for complex systems.
• Strong experience building and maintaining automation frameworks using TypeScript/JavaScript, Cucumber, and Playwright.
• Experience working in fast-paced delivery environments with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong understanding of QA processes across the full SDLC.

 Technical Skills

• Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript for test automation development.
• Hands-on experience with Cucumber over Playwright.
• Strong understanding of front-end and back-end testing concepts.
• Experience using Splunk or similar log analysis tools for troubleshooting and investigation.
• Good understanding of database schemas and experience with SQL or other querying tools.
• Ability to review, maintain, and extend existing automation frameworks and test suites.
• Experience with QMetry or similar test management tools.

 Professional Skills

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and negotiate effectively across teams.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to lead QA efforts independently.
• Positive, proactive, and solution-oriented approach.