QA Automation Engineer (Playwright / AI Exposure)

BlackCube Labs; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackCube Labs in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced QA Automation Engineer specialized in Playwright to design, build, and maintain automated test solutions for modern web applications, APIs, and distributed systems.

The role emphasizes AI Exposure and CI/CD integration, with a 6+ month contract and an hourly pay range of $45.00–$48.00 on W2/C2C. Minimum 7+ years of experience required; collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in QA and test automation.
• Hands-on Playwright experience.
• Experience testing web apps, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with CI/CD and modern DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright.
• Create and execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end tests.
• Develop test strategies for web applications, APIs, and microservices.
• Perform load and performance testing with JMeter.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and architects throughout the SDLC.
• Identify, document, and track software defects through resolution.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and quality gates.
• Explore and leverage AI-assisted testing tools and practices to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Troubleshoot automation failures and continuously improve test frameworks and processes.

Skills

Playwright

QA Automation

JavaScript/TypeScript

API testing

CI/CD

Tools

JMeter

TestComplete

CI/CD Tools

API testing frameworks

Job description

Request ID: 105602-1
Title: QA Automation Engineer (Playwright / AI Exposure)
Locations: Phoenix, AZ
Duration: 6+ Months
Pay Range: $45.00 - $48/Hour on W2/ C2C (All inclusive)
Experience: 07+ Years
We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Playwright to design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions for modern web applications, APIs, and distributed systems. The ideal candidate will also have exposure to AI-assisted testing and modern DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright.
• Create and execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end test suites.
• Develop automated testing strategies for web applications, APIs, and microservices.
• Perform load and performance testing using JMeter.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and architects throughout the SDLC.
• Identify, document, and track software defects through resolution.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and quality gates.
• Explore and leverage AI-assisted testing tools and practices to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Troubleshoot automation failures and continuously improve test frameworks and processes.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in QA and Test Automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright.
• Experience testing web applications, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript or similar programming languages.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and automated testing in modern DevOps environments.
• Experience with API testing tools and frameworks.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in banking, financial services, fintech, or other regulated industries.
• Exposure to AI technologies, AI-assisted software development, or AI-driven test automation.
• Experience with JMeter and performance/load testing.
• Experience with TestComplete or similar automated testing tools.
• Familiarity with cloud environments and modern application architectures.