Akkodis Group Nordics · 19 hours ago
QA Automation Engineer (Playwright)
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$53/hr - $56.81/hr
8+ years expAkkodis is seeking a QA Automation Engineer (Playwright) for a contract job with a client in McLean, VA. The role involves building and maintaining an end-to-end Playwright automation framework, executing automated test scripts, and integrating these into CI/CD pipelines to ensure high product quality.
Embedded SystemsSoftware
Responsibilities
Build, enhance, and maintain an end‑to‑end Playwright automation framework using TypeScript or JavaScript
Design and execute functional, regression, integration, and end‑to‑end automated test scripts that ensure high product quality
Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) to support a Continuous Testing model
Develop and maintain API test automation for RESTful services to validate backend logic and data integrity
Perform cross‑browser validation leveraging Playwright’s capabilities across Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit
Identify, log, and track defects in JIRA, working closely with developers to troubleshoot issues and stabilize flaky tests
Participate in peer code reviews, ensuring automation code quality, maintainability, and scalability
Qualification
Required
QA automation experience with Playwright as a must have skill
Build, enhance, and maintain an end‑to‑end Playwright automation framework using TypeScript or JavaScript
Design and execute functional, regression, integration, and end‑to‑end automated test scripts that ensure high product quality
Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) to support a Continuous Testing model
Develop and maintain API test automation for RESTful services to validate backend logic and data integrity
Perform cross‑browser validation leveraging Playwright's capabilities across Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit
Identify, log, and track defects in JIRA, working closely with developers to troubleshoot issues and stabilize flaky tests
Participate in peer code reviews, ensuring automation code quality, maintainability, and scalability
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
8–10 years of QA automation experience, including strong hands‑on expertise with Playwright (MUST HAVE)
Strong proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript, test automation patterns, and modern scripting practices
Experience integrating test suites into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
Solid understanding of web technologies, REST APIs, defect management, and Agile/Scrum methodologies
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
EAP program
Commuter benefits
401K plan
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday pay
Company
Akkodis Group Nordics
Akkodis Group Nordics, operates as a specialized tech cluster, combining expertise in Digital Engineering and Edge Technology.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Reiten & Co
2020-03-16Acquired
2009-05-01Private Equity
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