Playwright Automation Engineer - GenAI & API Testing

We are looking for a skilled Playwright Automation Engineer with strong expertise in TypeScript-based test automation, API testing, and emerging AI-assisted testing practices. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in designing scalable automation frameworks, implementing end-to-end test solutions, and leveraging AI tools to improve quality engineering productivity. Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with stakeholders are essential.

Role & responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript.
• Create and execute UI, API, integration, and regression test suites.
• Develop reusable automation components and improve framework scalability and maintainability.
• Perform API testing using tools such as Postman, Playwright API testing, REST Assured, or similar tools.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and support DevOps-driven quality practices.
• Leverage AI-assisted testing tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, AI-powered test generation, self-healing automation, etc.) to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into automated test scenarios.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product owners, developers, and QA teams.
• Participate in test planning, estimation, defect triage, and release validation activities.
• Prepare test status reports and communicate progress, risks, and quality metrics to stakeholders.

Preferred candidate profile

Playwright Automation

• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and TypeScript.
• Experience automating web applications across Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit browsers.
• Knowledge of Page Object Model (POM), fixtures, hooks, and advanced Playwright features.
• Experience creating scalable and maintainable automation frameworks.

API Testing

• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices testing.
• Experience validating API requests, responses, authentication mechanisms, and service integrations.
• Hands-on experience with Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, or Playwright API testing capabilities.

AI in QE / AI-Assisted Testing

• Practical exposure to AI-enabled testing approaches.
• Experience utilizing GenAI tools for:
• Test case generation
• Test data creation
• Automation script development
• Test optimization and analysis
• Defect investigation and root cause analysis
• Understanding of AI-driven quality engineering trends and best practices.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact confidently with clients, business users, and leadership teams.
• Experience presenting testing strategy, test status, and quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.