Senior QA Automation Engineer (Playwright) – QA Lead
About the Role
We're looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer who's ready to take on a leadership role and bring solid Playwright expertise to the table. You'll be the one shaping how we approach test automation not just writing scripts, but setting the direction, mentoring the team, and making sure what we ship actually works. If you enjoy both the technical depth of automation and the responsibility of guiding others, this role is built for you.
What You'll Be Doing
Building and maintaining automated test suites in Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript)
Shaping the test automation strategy and deciding where automation adds the most value
Reviewing your team's work and helping them grow as engineers, not just checking boxes
Keeping automated tests running smoothly within our CI/CD pipelines
Working hand-in-hand with developers, product managers, and DevOps to catch issues early
Handling API testing and making sure end-to-end flows hold up under real conditions
Logging and following through on defects until they're actually resolved
Keeping stakeholders informed with clear updates on test coverage and release readiness
Staying curious about new tools and approaches that could make testing faster or more reliable
What We're Looking For
5+ years in QA overall, with 2-3 of those years focused specifically on automation
Real, hands-on experience with Playwright - this one's a must
Comfortable working in TypeScript or JavaScript
Some experience with API testing (Postman or similar tools)
Familiarity with Git and CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
A good understanding of Agile/Scrum and how software actually gets built and shipped
Experience mentoring or leading a QA team, even informally
Strong communication skills you'll be talking to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders
Nice to Have
Experience with other automation tools like Selenium or Cypress
Some exposure to performance or accessibil
📌 Quality Assurance Lead (India)
🏢 Donyati
📍 India