Senior QA Automation Engineer (Playwright) - Available ASAP!

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hammerjack Pty Ltd in the Philippines is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to design, develop, and execute automated functional and regression tests using Playwright. The role focuses on delivering stable releases by early defect detection and expanding test coverage.

You will collaborate with developers, product owners, and DevOps to maintain robust automation suites, perform smoke tests, and drive quality improvements across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in QA automation testing.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright.
• Experience with test frameworks and languages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated tests (Selenium).
• Perform functional, regression, and smoke testing.
• Identify, document, and track defects.
• Maintain and enhance automated test suites.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Playwright

Selenium

Automation Frameworks

CI/CD

Job description

This role is responsible for ensuring software quality by designing, developing, and executing automated functional and regression tests using Playwright. The QA Automation Engineer contributes to stable, reliable releases by identifying defects early and improving test coverage.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

The role will be accountable for the following key result areas:

1. Test Automation Development & Execution: Design and maintain automated test s to validate applicationfunctionality across browsers.
2. Quality Assurance & Defect Prevention: Identify defects early and work with development teams to reduce defect leakage.
3. Test Coverage & Reliability: Ensure adequate test coverage for critical application features.
4. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve testing practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute Selenium automation test s
• Perform functional, regression, and smoke testing
• Identify, document, and track defects
• Maintain and enhance automated test suites
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to resolve issues

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in QA automation testing
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright
• Experience with test frameworks and ing languages
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience integrating automation tests with CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to API or performance testing
• Experience in Agile or DevOps environments

Key Skills & Competencies

• Technical: Playwright, Automation Frameworks, Web Testing
• Interpersonal: Communication, collaboration
• Behavioral: Attention to detail, accountability

Success Metrics (How Success Will Be Measured)

• Automation coverage of key application features
• Defect detection and leakage rates
• Stability and reliability of automated test suites
• On-time completion of testing cycles

Reporting & Team Structure

• Reports to: Test Manager
• Works closely with: Developers, Product Owners, DevOps teams