Automation Engineer-W2-Hybrid in Phoenix, AZ or Charlotte, NC

Qualifications/ Years of experience:
Seeking a highly skilled Automation Test Engineer with 8+ years of experience in test automation and quality engineering.
* The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Playwright, Java, JavaScript, Selenium, and API Automation, with a strong background in designing and building scalable automation frameworks from the ground up.
* This role requires a self-driven professional who can independently lead UI automation initiatives, establish best practices, and drive quality across the software development lifecycle.
* The selected candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Job Description:
* Design, develop, and maintain robust UI automation frameworks using Playwright.
* Create and execute automated test scripts using Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
* Build automation frameworks from scratch and define automation standards, processes, and best practices.
* Develop and maintain automated regression, functional, integration, and end-to-end test suites.
* Perform API automation testing and validation to ensure service reliability and quality.
* Utilize Selenium, BDD, and Cucumber methodologies where applicable.
* Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
* Analyze test results, identify defects, and support root cause analysis.
* Continuously improve automation efficiency, test coverage, and execution performance.
* Mentor team members on automation best practices and framework development.

What are the top 3 skills required for this role?
1. Strong knowledge of API Automation
2. Strong knowledge of Playwright with Java/TS
3. Strong knowledge on Selenium, BDD, Cucumber
Years of Experience:    8+ Years of Experience