Playwright QA Lead

We are looking for Playwright QA Lead for our client in Fort Mill, SC

Job Title: Playwright QA Lead

Job Location: Fort Mill, SC

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $55hr - $60hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience as a QA Engineer or SDET.
• Strong experience with test processes, methodologies, and automation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium, or similar tools.
• Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, Java, JavaScript, or .NET.
• Experience in UI, API, and End-to-End automation testing.
• Proficient in SQL with the ability to understand and write complex queries for data validation and analysis.
• Experience with JIRA and Zephyr for defect tracking and test management.
• Experience using Confluence for documentation and collaboration.
• Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber).
• Ability to act as an SME and promote automation best practices.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and quality initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience in release cycles and project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Automate test cases using a Playwright-based test automation framework.
• Perform UI and API testing using modern automation tools and frameworks.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, TypeScript, and/or .NET.
• Implement BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) practices using tools like Cucumber.
• Work with Atlassian JIRA for Agile Scrum processes and defect tracking.
• Use Zephyr for test case management, execution tracking, and reporting.
• Utilize Confluence for documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to understand requirements and system architecture.
• Create and maintain test data scenarios to support test plans and execution.
• Analyze test results and actively advocate for quality across all phases of development.
• Track defects through resolution and provide clear test status reporting to stakeholders.
• Contribute to automation infrastructure using internal and open-source tools.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and deliver high-quality software.

Nice to Have:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Experience with tools like Appium, TestNG, Sauce Labs.
• Prior experience in Agile Scrum teams.
• Financial Services domain experience.
• Expertise in SOAP/REST web services testing.
• Experience with Git/SVN version control systems.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).