Position overview

We are looking for an experienced QA Automation Lead with hands-on expertise in Playwright MCP and TypeScript, combined with a strong background in leading QA and QE teams. You will guide both technical and organizational aspects of quality engineering, helping the team adopt effective automation strategies and delivering high quality software.

This position is intended for Hyderabad-based candidates who are available to work from the office.

Responsibilities
Lead the QE team and coordinate daily quality engineering activities
Define and drive the test automation strategy using Playwright MCP and TypeScript
Collaborate with developers and product stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the delivery lifecycle
Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks and test suites
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to QA and QE engineers
Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and delivery coordination
Review test coverage, identify gaps, and propose improvements
Support CI CD integration and implement quality gates in the delivery pipeline




Promote best practices in testing, automation, and quality ownership
Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team environment

Requirements
Robust hands-on TypeScript programming skills
Solid understanding of TypeScript fundamentals, OOP, async/await, functions, classes, interfaces, and error handling
Proven experience building or owning automation frameworks
Experience with Playwright MCP
Solid understanding of framework design, reusable components, test configuration, reporting, and CI/CD
Ability to write code independently and clearly explain technical decisions
Experience leading or mentoring QA or QE engineers
Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and QA processes
Experience working in Agile environments with close collaboration with development teams
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Experience managing stakeholders and aligning quality goals across teams

📌 Principal Quality Assurance Engineer Hyderabad (India)
🏢 Dataart Technologies
📍 India