Playwright Automation Engineer

Magnify; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company is seeking a Software Engineer with a strong background in UI and API automation using Playwright. The successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks that enhance product quality and support CI/CD practices. Key responsibilities include building robust test solutions and collaborating with teams for comprehensive test coverage. The role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience, with a focus on problem-solving and debugging skills. Preferred qualifications include experience with containerized environments and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering or test automation roles.
• Experience creating automation frameworks from scratch (UI and API).
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and modern web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain UI and API automation frameworks using Playwright.
• Collaborate closely with teams to identify test requirements.
• Investigate, debug, and resolve automation failures.

Skills

UI automation

API automation

Problem-solving skills

Debugging abilities

Tools

Playwright

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Software Engineer – UI & API Automation (Playwright)

Overview:

We’re seeking a Software Engineer with strong experience building scalable UI and API automation frameworks using Playwright. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions that improve product quality, accelerate release cycles, and support continuous integration practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain robust UI and API automation frameworks leveraging Playwright.

Develop reliable, maintainable automated test suites integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

Collaborate closely with developers, QA, and product teams to identify test requirements and ensure comprehensive coverage.

Improve test reliability, execution speed, and framework scalability.

Investigate, debug, and resolve automation failures; contribute to root-cause analysis.

Establish best practices for automation architecture, code quality, and testing standards.

Required Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in software engineering or test automation roles.

Experience creating automation frameworks from scratch (UI and API).

Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, modern web technologies, and microservices.

Hands‑on experience with CI/CD systems (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).

Familiarity with version control, test reporting, and defect tracking tools.

Strong problem‑solving skills, debugging abilities, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Background in performance or reliability testing.

Contributions to open‑source automation tools or frameworks.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Software Development