E2E Quality Engineer - Playwright, UDX

Capgemini; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking an experienced Quality Engineering Lead to own end-to-end quality for a high-traffic B2C digital platform. You will lead a QA team, shape test strategy, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure scalable performance under production loads.

You will drive modern automation using Playwright and Reflect.run, apply AI-assisted testing with Claude and Cursor, and own performance testing using K6.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in QA/QE with leadership experience.
• Experience designing test strategies, plans and QA artifacts from requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end quality for the platform and manage the QA team.
• Plan, execute, and oversee functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing.
• Drive test automation strategy with Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript) and Reflect.run.
• Lead performance testing using K6 and collaborate on tuning and validation.
• Integrate AI-tools like Claude and Cursor to accelerate testing while avoiding AI hallucinations.
• Manage defect lifecycle with Jira and TestRail and report quality status to stakeholders.
• Promote shift-left quality, support CI/CD gates, and upskill the team.

Skills

QA leadership

E2E QA

Automation with Playwright

Performance testing

AI-assisted testing

Stakeholder management

CI/CD

Test strategy & plans

Tools

Jira

TestRail

Git

Postman

Grafana

Datadog

New Relic

Reflect.run

Job description

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.LocationThis is a hybrid role based in Los Angeles, CA.About the job you’re consideringWe are looking for an experienced Quality Engineering Lead to own end-to-end quality for a high-traffic, high-availability B2C digital platform. This is a full-fledged E2E QA leadership role spanning functional testing, test automation, and performance engineering. The ideal candidate leads a team of QA engineers, engages directly with client stakeholders to translate functional and non-functional requirements into robust test strategy and artifacts, drives modern automation and AI-assisted testing practices, and takes ownership of performance testing and tuning to ensure the platform scales reliably under production-level load.Your roleOwn end-to-end quality for the platform: lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers, assigning work, reviewing output, and ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery.Act as the primary QA point of contact for client and business stakeholders; gather, clarify, and translate both functional and non-functional requirements into actionable test strategy.Design and own functional test artifacts, including test strategies, test plans, test cases, traceability matrices, and release/quality checklists.Plan, execute, and oversee functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing cycles; provide final quality sign-off ahead of releases.Define and drive the test automation strategy, building and maintaining automation frameworks using Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript) and Reflect.run,Own performance engineering end-to-end: define the performance test strategy, design and execute load, stress, and soak tests using K6, identify bottlenecks, and partner with engineering on tuning and validation.Leverage AI-powered tools such as Claude and Cursor to accelerate test design, automation scripting, and defect analysis, while establishing review harnesses and validation checkpoints to prevent hallucinated or incorrect outputs.Manage defect lifecycle end-to-end using Jira and TestRail, providing clear, timely visibility into quality status and risk for senior stakeholders.Partner with developers, business analysts, product owners, and architects across the SDLC to embed quality early (shift-left) and support CI/CD quality gates.Coach and upskill the QA team on automation, performance testing, and AI-assisted testing practices.Your skills and experience10+ years of overall QA/QE experience, including experience leading or mentoring a QA team in a lead or management capacity.Proven track record as a well-rounded, full-fledged E2E Quality Engineer across functional testing, test automation, and performance testing.Demonstrated experience designing test strategies, test plans, test cases, and other QA artifacts directly from functional and non-functional requirements.Strong stakeholder management skills, with direct experience interfacing with client/business stakeholders on requirements, quality status, and sign-off.Hands-on automation expertise with Playwright using TypeScript or JavaScript; working knowledge of, or strong aptitude to quickly learn, Reflect.run.Solid, hands-on performance testing and performance engineering experience: load/stress/soak testing, bottleneck identification, and collaborating on performance tuning. Experience with K6 is highly desirable.Proficiency using AI-powered development and productivity tools such as Claude and Cursor IDE to accelerate testing and delivery, along with a clear approach to building guardrails and review harnesses to avoid hallucinated or misfired AI-generated work.Strong understanding of QA processes, defect management, and tools such as Jira and TestRail.Good understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.Nice-to-Have SkillsExperience with API testing tools such as Postman.Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.Prior experience testing high-traffic, high-availability B2C or e-commerce applications.Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and monitoring/APM tools such as Grafana, Datadog, or New Relic.The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $68,911 - $161,544.Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick LeaveMedical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)Life and disability insuranceEmployee assistance programsOther benefits as provided by local policy and eligibilityImportant Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.DisclaimersCapgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant in the United States. http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-lawCapgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.