Sr. Automation Engineer (Playwright and TypeScript)

Tech Mahindra; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mahindra in Sydney is seeking an experienced QA automation engineer to lead Playwright-based testing and TypeScript automation across UI, API, and integration testing. The role emphasizes hands-on Playwright work and robust API validation in an Agile setting.

You will collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA teams to define testing strategies, implement CI/CD integrations, and maintain comprehensive test documentation for high-quality releases in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7-15 years of experience in QA automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright automation.
• Proven experience in API testing and automation.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute automated test scripts for UI, API, and integration testing.
• Work closely with developers, product owners, and QA teams to define and implement testing strategies.
• Perform API testing using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / Jenkins / GitHub Actions).
• Ensure high-quality delivery by identifying defects early and contributing to root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment and participate in sprint ceremonies.
• Prepare and maintain test documentation, reports, and standard QA processes.

Skills

Playwright

API testing

CI/CD pipelines

Agile/Scrum

QA automation

Debugging

Tools

Postman

REST Assured

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

At Tech Mahindra (Tech Mahindra | Connected World, Connected Experiences), we live the philosophy of connected world and connected experiences. We thrive on change that is powered by the intelligent symphony of technology and humans designing meaningful and sustainable experiences. Consumer ‘experiences’ are driving and disrupting industries like never before. Businesses must build seamless yet simple enterprises that collaborate, synergize, and drive the change. Change that connects us all and empowers us to deliver experiences that span across the digital, the physical, the convergent, and everything in between. That’s when truly connected experiences manifest.

This role focuses heavily on Playwright coding and TypeScript automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and execute automated test scripts for UI, API, and integration testing.
• Work closely with developers, product owners, and QA teams to define and implement testing strategies.
• Perform API testing using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / Jenkins / GitHub Actions).
• Ensure high-quality delivery by identifying defects early and contributing to root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment and participate in sprint ceremonies.
• Prepare and maintain test documentation, reports, and standard QA processes.

Must‑Have Skills

• 7-15 years of experience in QA automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright automation.
• Proven experience in API testing and automation.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities.