
GitLab-Integrated Playwright Test Automation Engineer - $43 CTC - ONSITE (CURRENT WI Residents)
Jobs via Dice • Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Role & seniority: GitLab-Integrated Playwright Test Automation Engineer (mid to senior level)
Stack/tools: Playwright (web E2E), Axe (accessibility), GitLab CI/CD, Digital.ai (migration context), TypeScript/JavaScript, Postman (API testing), eCourts/OVL apps, WICourts.gov, authentication/testing of secured apps
Top 3 responsibilities
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Design, develop, and maintain scalable end-to-end test suites (Playwright) for web apps with eCourts/OVL access
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Build robust test frameworks, automate regression suites, and implement accessibility testing; convert manual tests to automated tests (within Digital.ai to new framework)
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Collaborate with DevOps/Dev/QA; monitor results, troubleshoot failures, and drive improvements in pipelines and test coverage
Must-have skills
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3+ years in software test automation/QA
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Expert with Playwright (scripting/frameworks)
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Strong GitLab CI/CD experience for automated tests
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Proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript; API testing with Postman
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Accessibility testing experience (Axe); familiarity with authenticated test scenarios
Nice-to-haves
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Performance, load, or security testing knowledge
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Advanced test result reporting/visualization tools; KPI dashboards (Grafana)
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Location & work type: Wisconsin residents; 100% onsite, Mon–Fri 8:00–17:00; no relocation; local candidate preferred (remote option not indicated)
Full Description
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Job Description
Crop to Crop resumes are accepted Location Requirement: Local or remote? Candidates must be CURRENT WI residents. No relocation allowed. This position will work 100% onsite, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
This role is specifically for a GitLab-Integrated Playwright Test Automation Engineer. Attached, you will find a detailed job description that outlines the goals for the role - short-term, mid-term, and long-term - as well as important context regarding the testing of eCourts/OVL applications. The position will involve using tools such as Playwright and Axe, along with integration into GitLab and Digital.ai.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Test Automation Engineer to design, develop, and
maintain automated end-to-end and accessibility test suites for our critical eCourts and Case
Management applications. This role is central to improving our software quality, accelerating our release
cycles, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Playwright, extensive
experience with GitLab CI/CD, and a strong background in developing robust, scalable test automation
frameworks.
Key Responsibilities Test Automation Framework Development and Execution
Design and Build: Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable end-to-end (E2E) automated test suites using Playwright for web applications, including those requiring eCourts- authenticated (e.g., CC eFiling) and OVL-authenticated (e.g., Case Management) access.
Develop & Maintain: Develop & maintain robust test frameworks using Playwright tailored for end-to-end testing across multiple web browsers and environments. Collaborate with development and QA teams for automated test execution strategies.
Accessibility Testing: Create and deploy an automated accessibility test suite for public sites (e.g., WICourts.gov) utilizing a standard tool like Axe.
Regression Management: Translate existing manual regression test suites (currently in Digital.ai) into automated regression test suites within the new framework.
Test Design & Execution: Create detailed test plans and automated scripts based on project requirements. Execute functional, regression, performance, and UI tests leveraging Playwright.
Quality Assurance Metrics: Monitor automation test results and generate insights. Implement actionable improvements for consistent pipeline and testing enhancements.
Troubleshooting & Debugging: Diagnose issues, debug test failures, and work closely with product teams to resolve bugs efficiently.
Maintenance: Continuously improve and update existing test cases and automation scripts to align with new software features and changes, ensuring test stability and relevance.
Collaboration: Partner with DevOps, Development, and QA teams to ensure testing is an integral part of the software lifecycle. Advocate for test automation best practices.
Required Skills
3+ years of professional experience in Software Test Automation or Quality Assurance. Expert proficiency in modern web automation frameworks, specifically Playwright automation tools, scripting, and frameworks. Strong practical experience with GitLab CI/CD for integrating and running automated tests in a pipeline. Solid programming skills in a language compatible with Playwright (e.g., TypeScript or JavaScript) and related programming languages. Experience in implementing accessibility testing using tools such as Axe. Familiarity with testing tools like Postman for API Testing. Familiarity with authentication complexities and strategies for testing secure, login-protected applications.
Desired Skills
Knowledge of performance, load, or security testing practices Experience with advanced reporting and visualization tools for test results Experience creating KPI s on Grafana, to visualize test suite s health