Senior Automation QA: Lead Playwright Testing & Quality

Le Creuset

Greater London

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Le Creuset is seeking a Senior Automation QA to blend hands-on automation engineering with quality leadership across our global IT landscape. You will build scalable solutions using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript), test APIs, SQL and end-to-end journeys, and support release readiness with risk-based planning.

You will mentor QA colleagues, influence delivery decisions, and drive continuous improvement across programmes.

Qualifications

Hands-on automation using Playwright with JavaScript or TypeScript.
Design reusable frameworks and maintainable automated test solutions.
Practical API, integration, end-to-end and database testing with SQL validation.
Experience leading QA across complex projects, releases or product portfolios.
Strong understanding of risk-based testing, QA governance and release readiness.
Confident communication, influencing and mentoring across technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain scalable automated tests using Playwright.
Test APIs, integrations, databases, and end-to-end journeys across systems.
Lead QA delivery from planning through release readiness and post-release assurance.
Create risk-based test plans, estimates, quality gates and release recommendations.
Coach QA colleagues in automation, API testing, SQL validation and modern QA practices.