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Akkodis • McLean, Virginia, United States
Salary: $53 - $57 / hour
Role & seniority: QA Automation Engineer (Contract) with strong Playwright focus; senior/experienced level (8–10 years in QA automation)
Stack/tools: Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript), CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins), REST APIs, JIRA, cross-browser testing (Chromium, Firefox, WebKit)
Build, enhance, and maintain an end-to-end Playwright automation framework and test suites
Design and execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end tests; develop API test automation for REST services
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines; log/troubleshoot defects; participate in peer code reviews
8–10 years QA automation experience with strong Playwright expertise
Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern scripting practices
Experience integrating tests into CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
Understanding of web tech, REST APIs, defect management, and Agile/Scrum
JIRA defect-tracking, cross-browser validation, test automation patterns
Experience with flaky-test stabilization and code quality practices
Location & work type: McLean, VA; onsite; contract role
Additional: Rate $53.00–$56.81/hour; benefits available; Equal Opportunity Employer; candidate privacy policy and fair-chance considerations noted
Akkodis is seeking a QA Automation Engineer (Playwright) for a Contract job with a client in McLean, VA (Onsite). The ideal candidate will have QA automation experience with Playwright as a must have skill.
Rate Range: $53/hour to $56.81/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
QA Automation Engineer (Playwright) Job Responsibilities Include
Build, enhance, and maintain an end‑to‑end Playwright automation framework using TypeScript or JavaScript. Design and execute functional, regression, integration, and end‑to‑end automated test scripts that ensure high product quality. Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) to support a Continuous Testing model. Develop and maintain API test automation for RESTful services to validate backend logic and data integrity. Perform cross‑browser validation leveraging Playwright’s capabilities across Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit. Identify, log, and track defects in JIRA, working closely with developers to troubleshoot issues and stabilize flaky tests. Participate in peer code reviews, ensuring automation code quality, maintainability, and scalability.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline. 8–10 years of QA automation experience, including strong hands‑on expertise with Playwright (MUST HAVE). Strong proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript, test automation patterns, and modern scripting practices. Experience integrating test suites into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins). Solid understanding of web technologies, REST APIs, defect management, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Deep.Kumar@akkodisgroup.com.
Pay Details: $53.00 to $56.81 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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