Automation QA Engineer - Playrite

Automation Playwright Tester

Overall Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks using Playrite and complementary tools

• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous testing and delivery

• Execute automated test suites, analyze results, and report defects with detailed documentation

• Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and manual QA team members to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage

• Identify, troubleshoot, and communicate issues effectively

• Continuously improve and optimize automation frameworks for efficiency, scalability, and reliability

• Stay current with emerging testing tools, methodologies, and industry best practices

• Contribute to test planning, test case design, and documentation efforts

Software Requirements

• Extensive experience with Playrite automation testing tools and frameworks

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Java, C#, or scripting languages used within Playrite

• Knowledge of test automation best practices, including designing reusable test scripts and frameworks

• Familiarity with automation frameworks like Selenium, Appium, or similar tools

• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or REST-assured

• Hands-on experience with continuous integration tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.)

• Experience working with version control systems like Git

• Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner)

• Experience with test management tools (JIRA, TestRail)

• Familiarity with containerization and cloud environments for testing deployments

Category-wise Technical Skills

Test Automation Tools & Frameworks:

• Playrite automation platform (mandatory)

• Selenium, Appium (preferred)

• TestNG, JUnit, NUnit (for test orchestration)

Programming/Scripting Languages:

• Java, C#, or relevant scripting languages used within Playrite

API Testing:

• Postman, REST-assured, or similar tools

Build & CI/CD Tools:

• Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Bamboo

Version Control & Collaboration:

• Git, JIRA, TestRail

Additional Skills:

• Basic understanding of database testing (SQL queries, validation)

• Performance testing tools (optional but advantageous)

Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of QA experience with focused expertise in test automation

• Proven track record using Playrite automation platform in enterprise environments

• Experience creating and managing automation frameworks from scratch

• Exposure to Agile development processes, continuous integration, and delivery pipelines

• Experience with cross-browser and cross-platform testing is a plus

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for new and existing applications in Playrite

• Collaborate with project teams to understand functional and technical requirements

• Integrate automation scripts into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing

• Analyze test results, log defects, and work with developers for resolution

• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and review meetings

• Conduct regression testing to verify fixes and enhancements

• Document test cases, test results, and automation procedures

• Continuously evaluate and improve automation frameworks and processes

Qualifications & Soft Skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field

• 5+ years of QA experience with significant focus on automation testing

• Certification in Automation Testing or related areas is a plus

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy

• Self-motivated and proactive in learning new tools and methodologies

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

• Adaptability and willingness to improve ongoing test strategies

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Experience Level

Senior Level