Senior Automation QA Engineer - Playwright (Hybrid, 6 Mo Contract)

Desired Skill Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 129,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

DesiredSkill Pty Ltd seeks an experienced Automation Engineer for a 6-month rolling ABN contract. You will convert manual test cases to automation using Playwright while applying solid manual testing to ensure coverage. The role is hybrid, requiring 2–3 days in the office and valid working rights in Australia.

Total testing experience: 8+ years, with at least 3 years in automation. A Bachelor’s degree in CS or Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of software testing experience with at least 3 years in automation.
• Experience with Playwright for automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop manual test cases from requirements.
• Convert manual test cases into automation scripts.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts (Framework is in place).
• Create manual test cases from requirements and technical documentation to ensure all scenarios are covered.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to identify and implement automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot and optimize automation scripts for reliability and performance.
• Document automated test cases and results, providing regular updates.

Skills

Automation testing

Manual testing

Test case design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Playwright

Job description

DesiredSkill Pty Ltd seeks an experienced Automation Engineer for a 6-month rolling ABN contract. You will convert manual test cases to automation using Playwright while applying solid manual testing to ensure coverage. The role is hybrid, requiring 2–3 days in the office and valid working rights in Australia.

Total testing experience: 8+ years, with at least 3 years in automation. A Bachelor’s degree in CS or Engineering is preferred.