Playwright QA Automation Engineer

Job Overview

A skilled QA Automation Engineer is needed to ensure the quality and performance of web applications by designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts using Playwright and Selenium. The role demands collaboration with cross-functional teams in Agile and DevOps environments to enable continuous testing and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts leveraging Playwright and Selenium.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA teams for comprehensive test coverage.
• Integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines for streamlined continuous deployment.
• Conduct functional, regression, and performance testing targeting web applications.
• Identify, log, track, and facilitate resolution of software defects.
• Analyze test results and contribute actionable insights for product quality enhancement.
• Continuously refine testing strategies, frameworks, and automation best practices.

Must-Have Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on QA automation experience.
• Demonstrated expertise with Playwright and Selenium automation tools.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, or C#.
• Experience using testing frameworks like Jest, Mocha, JUnit, or PyTest.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI.
• Strong understanding of web technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective team collaboration.

Nice to Have

• Experience in performance and load testing frameworks/tools.
• Knowledge of other test automation frameworks or languages.
• Familiarity with cloud-based testing environments and container orchestration.
• Exposure to security testing concepts.

How to Prepare for the Interview

• Practice writing and debugging automated tests using Playwright and Selenium.
• Brush up programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript/Java/C# relevant for test automation.
• Review CI/CD pipeline concepts and tools with examples of test integration.
• Understand web technologies basics (DOM, CSS, JavaScript behaviors).
• Prepare examples focusing on bug analysis, test optimization, and automation framework improvements.
• Be ready to discuss collaboration experiences and Agile/DevOps testing practices.

How to Prepare the Resume

• Emphasize your experience designing and maintaining Playwright and Selenium scripts.
• Highlight programming languages and frameworks used in automation projects.
• Showcase integration of automated tests with CI/CD pipelines.
• Mention problem-solving examples and performance testing exposure.
• Include any relevant certifications or ongoing learning endeavors in QA automation.

Useful Links for Preparation

• Playwright Official Docs: https://playwright.dev/
• Selenium WebDriver Tutorial: https://www.guru99.com/selenium-tutorial.html
• Jest Testing Framework: https://jestjs.io/
• Mocha Testing Guide: https://mochajs.org/
• Jenkins CI/CD Tutorials: https://www.jenkins.io/doc/tutorials/
• JavaScript Basics for Testers: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/Getting_started_with_the_web/JavaScript_basics