Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) / QA Automation Engineer to develop and maintain scalable automation frameworks for modern web applications and APIs. This hands-on role combines Playwright automation, API testing, SQL validation, exploratory testing, and AI-assisted quality engineering to ensure the delivery of high-quality software.
This opportunity is based in Okemos, MI or Farmington Hills, MI, and is open to candidates within a 100-mile radius of either location. The client is only considering candidates who can work without requiring present or future employment sponsorship.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain UI and API automated tests using Playwright and TypeScript
• Expand and enhance the Playwright automation framework with reusable components
• Automate testing for Angular applications and Java-based REST APIs
• Execute automated tests through Jenkins CI/CD pipelines
• Validate backend data using Oracle SQL
• Perform exploratory, functional, integration, regression, and manual testing
• Review requirements and identify testing gaps, risks, and edge cases
• Investigate test failures using logs, Playwright traces, network activity, APIs, and SQL
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA teams throughout the SDLC
• Leverage GitHub Copilot and approved AI tools to improve automation quality and efficiency
Required Skills (with Years)
• Playwright Automation with TypeScript
• TypeScript Programming
• UI and API Test Automation Framework Development
• REST API Testing (HTTP, REST, JSON, Authentication, Response Validation)
• Angular Application Testing
• Java REST API Testing
• Oracle SQL and Backend Data Validation
• Jenkins or CI/CD Pipeline Integration
• Git-Based Source Control (Bitbucket/Git)
• Exploratory, Functional, Integration, Regression, and Manual Testing
• Test Failure Analysis and Debugging Across UI, API, Database, and Environment Layers
Preferred Skills
• GitHub Copilot or AI-Assisted Software Testing
• Automation Framework Architecture and Reusable Component Design
• API Client Development
• Test Data Management
• Code Reviews and Automation Framework Optimization
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