Remote Senior Software Test Engineer — Jest & Playwright

Natera, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Natera, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Test to design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Jest and Playwright.

You will contribute to the overall quality strategy and collaborate with product managers and developers across the SDLC. The role requires 5+ years in software testing, hands-on Jest/Playwright expertise, and the ability to balance automated and manual testing in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software testing and test automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Jest and Playwright for front-end and end-to-end testing.
• Experience working with both manual and automated testing in fast-paced development environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance test infrastructure for software systems and components.
• Build and maintain scalable test frameworks using Jest and Playwright in line with best practices.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies balancing automated and manual testing.
• Perform in-depth debugging, root cause analysis, and defect investigation across environments.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to define test scenarios and acceptance criteria.
• Configure and maintain test environments, including data management.
• Integrate and optimize automated tests within CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Contribute to improving testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Document, track, and communicate test results, defects, and quality metrics.
• Support and mentor junior team members through knowledge sharing.

Skills

Test automation

Jest

Playwright

CI/CD

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Natera, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Test to design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Jest and Playwright.

You will contribute to the overall quality strategy and collaborate with product managers and developers across the SDLC. The role requires 5+ years in software testing, hands-on Jest/Playwright expertise, and the ability to balance automated and manual testing in a fast-paced environment.