QA Automation Engineer (Playwright)

About you

We are looking for an experienced QA Automation Engineer with a keen eye for detail to design testing procedures for our customer’s software applications. Ready for the challenge?

You bring to Applaudo the following competencies:

• 5+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• 3+ years of experience in test automation
• 2+ years of experience working with Playwright and Testomat.io is mandatory
• Experience with other automation tools like Selenium.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript.
• Ability to manage test data effectively and experience in defect.
• Experience in test script creation, execution, and reporting using automation tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in testing APIs, including familiarity with tools like Postman or Swagger.
• Knowledge of test design and strategy techniques.
• Proficiency in version control systems, particularly Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Fast-paced learning and collaborative mindset.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English are mandatory, as you will be working directly with US-based clients.

You will be accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Plan, analyze, design, develop, execute and maintain manual and automated test scenarios and test data, this includes determining priority for test scenarios and creating execution plans to implement these scenarios.
• Identify opportunities for automation within software processes.
• Identify and clearly document bugs found. Deliver regular reports on bugs found.
• Support design and execute test automation strategy for the projects along with other developers and QA Analysts.
• Coordinate the test plans with project managers, development managers and others
• Initiate the analysis, design, implementation, and execution of tests, monitor test progress and results, and check the status of exit criteria (or definition of done)
• Automate collection and delivery of test progress and test summary reports.
• Support the selection and implementation of automation tools.
• Introduce suitable metrics for measuring test progress and evaluating the quality of the testing.

Qualifications

Knowledge of automation and agile methodologies (SCRUM), ISTQB certification (CFTL is a plus).