Automation Architect (Playwright)

As a highly skilled QA Automation Architect with expertise in building and scaling test automation frameworks using the Playwright framework, you will play a crucial role in establishing a scalable, maintainable, and robust test automation ecosystem. Your strategic thinking and hands-on execution will be key in defining and driving QA automation strategy across large test suites while introducing AI-assisted testing methodologies for smarter, more efficient QA cycles. **Key Responsibilities:** - **AI-driven Test Automation:** - Implement and utilize AI and intelligent agents to accelerate test generation processes. - Transition from manual test case development to AI-driven automation solutions, enhancing overall testing efficiency. - **Test case design and documentation:** - Define clear, concise, and comprehensive test cases based on requirements, specifications, and user stories. - Ensure test cases cover both positive and negative scenarios, edge cases, and system interactions. - Maintain traceability between test cases and product features. - **Test Suite Development & Maintenance:** - Organize and maintain test suites to reflect product changes and evolving test coverage needs. - Refactor outdated or redundant tests, ensuring relevance and accuracy. - Maintain a clear structure for manual and automated test suites for ease of access and reusability. - **Test Framework Implementation and Governance:** - Design and implement a test automation framework using Playwright for end-to-end web testing that is modular, maintainable, and scalable. - Create a blueprint and best practices for the QA team to onboard and contribute new automated test cases seamlessly. - Define coding standards, version control practices, branching strategies, and code review guidelines for the QA automation codebase. - **Qualifications:** - Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - 7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with 3+ years architecting automation frameworks. - Deep hands-on experience with Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript) in a real-world production environment. - Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, test planning, and test strategy. - Familiarity with using AI to enhance testing and software development. - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Experience with test reporting and analytics tools (e.g., Allure, ReportPortal, TestRail). - Strong scripting and coding skills (JavaScript/TypeScript). - Experience with test management and defect tracking systems. - Experience with cloud-based test execution and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). - Familiarity with Git, Jenkins/GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps, and cloud services like AWS/GCP is a plus. - Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills, with a strong ability to advocate for best practices. *Join us in innovating our testing processes and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products through advanced automation techniques.*,