Automation Test Engineer

TechDigital Group; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is seeking a skilled Automation Test Engineer located in Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Playwright, JavaScript, and modern testing practices. Responsibilities include designing automation scripts and ensuring comprehensive testing across UI and API systems.

The role requires 5-7 years of QA experience and a solid grasp of Agile methodologies. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in test automation and QA engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright automation tool.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Experience working with CI/CD integration and version control tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts using Playwright.
• Execute end-to-end, regression, and smoke testing.
• Analyze test failures, troubleshoot issues, and identify root causes.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and support Scrum-based delivery.

Skills

Playwright

JavaScript

TypeScript

API Testing

CI/CD Integration

Tools

Postman

JIRA

Git

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

Role Overview

Seeking a skilled Automation Test Engineer with strong expertise in Playwright, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern testing practices. The ideal candidate will have experience building scalable automation frameworks, executing end-to-end testing, and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines in an Agile environment.

The selected candidate should have the ability to start within a short notice period.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts using Playwright
• Build and enhance scalable and reusable automation frameworks
• Execute end-to-end, regression, and smoke testing
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage across UI (frontend) and API/backend systems
• Perform API testing using Postman/REST services
• Integrate automation tests into CI/CD pipelines (Git, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Analyze test failures, troubleshoot issues, and identify root causes
• Generate and maintain test reports using tools like Allure and Playwright reports
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and support Scrum-based delivery
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, Scrum Masters, and Test Leads
• Support functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, and UAT

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–7 years of experience in test automation and QA engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright automation tool
• Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript
• Experience with JIRA for defect tracking and project management
• Solid understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Experience in API testing (Postman/REST)
• Knowledge of CI/CD integration and version control tools

Top 3 Required Skills

1. Playwright
2. GenAI exposure
3. Microsoft Copilot

Soft Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Self-starter with high motivation and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Good documentation and organizational capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modern test reporting frameworks (Allure)
• Exposure to AI/GenAI-driven testing or productivity tools like Copilot
• Experience working with distributed/global teams