CIMET - Test Automation Lead - Playwright Testing

<p>We are looking for a Test Automation Lead with strong hands-on experience in Playwright and a solid background in designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks.

This role is ideal for a QA leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about driving test automation excellence across agile development cycles.<br/><br/>Key Responsibilities :<br/><br/>- Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end automated testing strategies using Playwright<br/><br/>- Develop and maintain scalable, reusable test automation frameworks for web-based platforms<br/><br/>- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA analysts to understand requirements and define test strategies<br/><br/>- Own CI/CD pipeline integration for test automation and ensure high coverage of regression and smoke suites<br/><br/>- Identify quality metrics and build dashboards to monitor test performance, defects, and release readiness<br/><br/>- Coach and mentor junior QA engineers, conduct code reviews and best practice sessions<br/><br/>- Investigate test failures, triage defects, and ensure timely resolution of quality issues<br/><br/>- Work closely with DevOps and Security teams to align automation with CI/CD and compliance practices<br/><br/>Required Skills & Experience :<br/><br/>- Minimum 7 years of experience in QA/testing with at least 2 years in a lead role<br/><br/>- Expertise in Playwright (JavaScript or TypeScript preferred) for web automation testing<br/><br/>- Strong understanding of test automation best practices, frameworks, and tools (Selenium, Cypress, etc.

is a plus)<br/><br/>- Solid knowledge of REST API testing using tools like Postman or REST Assured<br/><br/>- Hands-on experience with Git, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD tools<br/><br/>- Good grasp of Agile/Scrum processes and BDD/TDD methodologies<br/><br/>- Experience working with modern web applications and microservices architecture<br/><br/>- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills<br/><br/>- Excellent verbal and written communication skills<br/><br/>Preferred Qualifications :<br/><br/>- Experience in performance and security testing is a plus<br/><br/>- ISTQB or equivalent certification is an advantage<br/><br/>- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS/Azure) and containerized testing (Docker)</p> (ref:hirist.tech)