Qa Automation Lead

TEKsystems; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced Automation Technical Lead Engineer with 8-10 years in software testing to design scalable Playwright-based automation and lead QA automation teams.

You will drive test strategy, integrate CI/CD, mentor engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders to raise quality across enterprise applications, including migration from UFT to Playwright and SAP testing.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in software testing and quality engineering.
• Expertise in Playwright automation framework development.
• Experience leading QA automation teams and defining test strategy.
• Strong CI/CD integration and test architecture experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and maintenance of Playwright-based automation framework.
• Mentor QA engineers and drive automation standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality.
• Migrate scripts from UFT to Playwright as part of transformation.

Skills

Playwright

Python

QA Automation

Leadership

Tools

UFT

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Jira

Job description

Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Automation Technical Lead Engineer with 8-10 years of overall experience in software testing and quality engineering. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Playwright automation framework development, test strategy, test architecture, CI/CD integration, and leadership of QA automation teams. The candidate will play a key role in designing scalable automation solutions, driving quality initiatives, mentoring team members, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.

The team currently faces several key challenges:

• Optimizing and modernizing an existing Playwright automation framework that has scalability and maintenance challenges.
• Migrating automation scripts from Micro Focus UFT to Playwright as part of a broader transformation initiative.
• Expanding automation capabilities to support end-to-end SAP testing.
• Embedding a true Quality Engineering (QE) mindset across the organization rather than treating quality as solely a QA responsibility.
• Accelerating delivery by identifying and automating the highest-value business-critical paths faster.
• This role is viewed as a strategic hire that will help shape automation standards, framework design, quality metrics, and team best practices moving forward.

Technical Leadership

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-grade test automation frameworks using Playwright (Python).
• Define automation standards, coding guidelines, and best practices across projects.
• Review automation scripts and framework enhancements to ensure maintainability and scalability.
• Drive automation strategy and roadmap aligned with organizational goals.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to QA Automation Engineers.

Test Automation

• Develop and maintain end-to-end, UI, API, and integrated test automation suites with ERP Systems.
• Implement/Maintain robust test automation solutions for web applications using Playwright.
• Design reusable components, utilities, and libraries to improve automation efficiency.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Enhance test reporting, logging, and monitoring capabilities.

Quality Engineering

• Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, Business Analysts, and DevOps teams to understand requirements and define test strategies.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure adequate test coverage.
• Drive shift-left testing practices within Agile environments.
• Identify automation opportunities and improve test execution efficiency.

CI/CD & DevOps Integration

• Integrate Playwright test suites with Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or other CI/CD tools.
• Configure parallel execution and optimize test execution times.
• Manage test environments and execution pipelines.
• Monitor automation execution results and implement corrective actions.

Stakeholder Management

• Provide regular status updates, quality metrics, and automation progress reports.
• Collaborate with development and product teams to address quality concerns.
• Participate in architecture reviews and release readiness assessments.

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Expertise in test framework architecture and design patterns.
• Experience with Page Object Model (POM) and modern automation design practices.
• Knowledge of API testing, database validation, and backend testing.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience in test data management and environment management.

Leadership Competencies

• Team leadership and mentoring skills.
• Experience in managing Distributed teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Experience driving automation transformation initiatives

Skills

• Playwright
• Automation
• Quality assurance
• Python

Top Skills Details

• Playwright
• Automation
• Quality assurance
• Python

Technical Skills

• Mandatory
• Playwright Automation Framework
• TypeScript / JavaScript/Python
• API Automation Testing
• Web UI Automation Testing
• Agile/Scrum Methodologies
• Git Version Control
• CI/CD Tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
• Test Management Tools (JIRA, Azure Boards,ALM)
• Cross-browser testing
• Test Design Techniques
• Preferred
• REST Assured or API testing tools
• Cloud platforms (Azure)
• BDD frameworks such as Cucumber

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Automation coverage percentage.
• Reduction in manual testing effort.
• Automation execution stability and reliability.
• Defect leakage rate.
• Test execution turnaround time.
• CI/CD pipeline success rate.
• Team productivity and delivery milestones.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Holland, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Holland,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.