QA Automation (Playwright/Selenium)

We're hiring a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join one of our key client teams through a long-term staff augmentation engagement. The client is a global technology-driven company with high-quality engineering standards and strong product ownership culture.

This role focuses on building robust, scalable automated testing solutions for backend systems and APIs, with Playwright as the preferred framework.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks for backend systems and APIs.

• Prioritize test coverage using Playwright (preferred) or Selenium.

• Collaborate with backend engineers and QA peers to define testing strategies and CI pipelines.
• Implement and maintain reusable test scripts for RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Participate in code reviews, test case design, and continuous integration efforts.
• Identify, report, and track bugs throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Ensure high test reliability, speed, and maintainability across services

• Support test execution and defect triaging across agile sprints

• 5+ years of experience in QA automation (focused on backend/API testing)

• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright (preferred) or Selenium

• Proficiency in at least one programming language used for automation (JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, etc.)

• Deep understanding of REST APIs, HTTP protocols, and JSON

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI, etc.)
• Fluent English communication (written & spoken)

• Comfortable working during Pacific Time (PST) hours.

What we offer:

• Remote-first engagement

• USD payment ($27/hr)
• Opportunity to work with high-performing international teams

• Long-term project stability with a reputable global client