Remote-Ready Test Automation Engineer - Playwright + TS/JS

Datahouse AG; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multicare 3 Health Insurance policy

Team meet-ups in Zurich and Lisbon

Two yearly retreats in Portugal and in

25 days paid annual leave

Lenovo X1 computer and 29" screen

Training workshops

Job summary

Datahouse AG is seeking a Test Automation Engineer in Lisbon to design, develop, and maintain scalable automated tests using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript) and API testing. You will work with a cross-functional team in an agile environment, ensuring fast feedback and robust software delivery.

You will collaborate with engineers, product managers, and QA to enhance the automation framework, analyze failures, and drive solutions while maintaining a proactive, quality-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of experience with Playwright and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with API testing and test automation frameworks.
• Experience using AI-assisted test case or test data generation is a plus.
• ISTQB Certification is a plus.
• Proactive mindset: ask questions, challenge assumptions and collaborate.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication in Portuguese and English.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests using Playwright with JavaScript/TypeScript
• Build and execute API tests to validate backend services and integrations
• Contribute to improving our automation framework and testing strategy
• Analyze test results, investigate failures, and help the team identify root causes
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA to ensure quality at every stage
• Participate in discussions, raise questions when blocked, and drive solutions

Skills

Playwright

JavaScript/TypeScript

API testing

AI-assisted test data generation

ISTQB Certification

Proactive mindset

Portuguese & English communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/IT, or equivalent

Tools

Playwright

API testing frameworks

Job description

Datahouse AG is seeking a Test Automation Engineer in Lisbon to design, develop, and maintain scalable automated tests using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript) and API testing. You will work with a cross-functional team in an agile environment, ensuring fast feedback and robust software delivery.

You will collaborate with engineers, product managers, and QA to enhance the automation framework, analyze failures, and drive solutions while maintaining a proactive, quality-focused mindset.