Sr. Test Automation Engineer - Playwright at Client Resources, Inc.

**Role & Seniority: ** Senior QA Automation Engineer

**Stack/Tools: ** Playwright; JavaScript/TypeScript; Git (Bitbucket/GitHub/GitLab); CI/CD pipeline integration; automation frameworks; potential tools: Selenium, Cypress, TestComplete, Postman, Swagger; test levels: UI + API; optional languages: C#, PowerShell, SQL, XML; optional domains/tools: BrowserStack, GitLab; AI tools for test script management.

**Top 3 Responsibilities: **

Define/implement/maintain advanced test automation solutions and strategies (including automation frameworks).
Lead quality/automation mindset and provide technical guidance/code/peer reviews; mentor others.
Decompose requirements into test cases, execute manual/automated tests, and ensure defects are tracked and retested before release; drive CI/CD automation.
Must-have Skills:
- Strong proficiency with Playwright and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Experience in UI and API test automation plus automation frameworks.
- Agile experience; ability to plan/execute/document test results; defect management and regression strategy.
- CI/CD understanding for integrating automated tests into pipelines.
- U.S. work authorization without sponsorship; hybrid on-site in Omaha (3 days/week).
Nice-to-haves:
- 5+ years UI/API automation and 5+ years programming (JS/Java); 3+ years Git.
- Experience with additional automation/testing tools (Selenium/Cypress/TestComplete/

Full Description

We're seeking a talented Senior QA Automation Engineer with Playwright and JavaScript/TypeScript expertise to join our team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in driving quality and reliability across our software applications while advancing our automation capabilities.

What You'll Do

Define, implement, and maintain advanced automation solutions and strategies for the team Provide technical leadership and guidance to enhance automation effectiveness across the practice Collaborate closely with your agile team, participating in ceremonies and contributing to acceptance criteria development Create and execute test cases and scripts for both manual and automated functional testing Ensure quality issues and defects are properly identified, documented, tracked, and resolved before release Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality credit card features

What You'll Need

Strong proficiency in Playwright and JavaScript/TypeScript Experience with agile methodologies and test automation strategies Ability to work on-site in Omaha following our hybrid schedule (3 days in-office) Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship today or in the future

About This Role

Responsibilities Apply Quality Engineering principles throughout the Agile lifecycle Lead and Drive ‘Quality / Automation as a Team Mindset’ within the team Exhibit domain knowledge and product expertise for supported applications Decompose stories/business requirements into test cases that clearly articulate test objectives, steps, and expected results Estimate, prioritize, plan, coordinate/perform and document results of test execution Report, track, and retest defects/bugs prior to release Participate in and conduct regular test case peer reviews and automation code reviews Lead and collaborate with their delivery team to build automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline Analyze and understand the current technology architecture, system interdependencies and application stacks Lead by example in exhibiting initiative for self-learning of new technical skills and tools Drive consistent improvement and knowledge sharing principles across the team Lead automation strategies/solutions and projects within team and across discipline Evaluate and propose use of new tools for continuous improvement and driving automation strategies forward Experience building, testing, deploying, monitoring, and maintaining effective test automation solutions Setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Setting up and maintaining Automation Frameworks Mentors’ others in test automation, programming, and QA best practices Works independently researching, solving, and programming complex automation solutions Education & Experience

The Ideal Candidate for This Role

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of work experience and/or certifications 5+ years of hands-on experience in UI and API test automation 5+ years of programming/scripting experience with JavaScript and/or Java 3+ years working with Git version control systems (Bitbucket, GitHub, or GitLab)

Technical Expertise

Proven experience leveraging AI tools to enhance test script management and automation Proficiency with modern automation frameworks and tools including Playwright, TestComplete, Selenium, Cypress, Postman, or Swagger Experience with web application, microservices, and database automation Strong knowledge of CI/CD practices and pipeline integration

Additional scripting languages a plus: C#, PowerShell, SQL, XML

Testing Knowledge

Expertise across all testing levels: System, Integration, and Regression Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automation frameworks Skilled in developing and documenting comprehensive regression testing strategies Working knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) Deep understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)

Agile & Tools

Strong foundation in Agile QA methodologies, tools, and processes Experience with automation metrics and analytics tools (GitLab, BrowserStack, etc.) Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

Soft Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to clearly articulate complex technical information to diverse audiences