QA Automation Engineer

About the role

About Client: The client is a global business advisory and technology consulting firm specializing in digital transformation and technology solutions across industries such as insurance, banking & financial services, healthcare, and life sciences. It helps organizations modernize operations through strategic consulting, digital engineering, cloud solutions, data & AI capabilities, automation, and enterprise platform implementations. The company partners with clients to improve customer experiences, optimize processes, reduce operational complexity, and deliver scalable technology solutions.

Rate Range: $30-$40/Hr

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Senior QA Engineer with 5–8 years of software testing experience and strong hands-on expertise in Playwright automation.

The candidate will be responsible for analyzing the existing manual test scripts maintained in OpenText Octane and converting them into robust, reusable, and maintainable Playwright automation scripts, which is built using Angular.

The ideal candidate should have strong functional testing knowledge, experience automating customized enterprise applications, and the ability to identify automation opportunities and build scalable test automation solutions.

Exposure to Salesforce applications and workflows will be an added advantage. Key Responsibilities:

Analyze existing test cases and test scripts maintained in OpenText Octane to understand business workflows and application functionality.

Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright with TypeScript or JavaScript.

Convert existing manual test cases into reliable, reusable, and maintainable automation scripts.

Identify suitable test scenarios for automation and prioritize them based on business criticality and regression coverage.

Develop reusable automation components, page objects, utilities, test data management, and common functions.

Perform functional, regression, smoke, and integration testing as required.

Validate UI elements, application workflows, forms, tables, dynamic content, and end-to-end business scenarios.

Troubleshoot automation failures, analyze test results, and collaborate with development and business teams to resolve defects.

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and support scheduled or continuous regression execution.

Maintain appropriate test documentation, execution reports, defect details, and automation coverage metrics.

Collaborate with the QA team, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure quality and timely delivery. Required Skills and Qualifications:

5–8 years of overall experience in software quality assurance and testing.

Strong hands-on experience in Playwright automation using TypeScript or JavaScript.

Experience in automating web-based applications, preferably built using Angular or other modern JavaScript frameworks.

Strong understanding of automation framework design, Page Object Model (POM), reusable components, and automation best practices.

Experience converting manual test cases into automated scripts.

Experience with functional testing, regression testing, test design, test execution, and defect management.

Familiarity with browser developer tools, DOM inspection, locators, waits, assertions, and handling dynamic web elements.

Experience with Git or similar version control systems.

Good analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills. Good to Have:

Experience with OpenText Octane for test case management and test execution tracking.

Exposure to Salesforce applications, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, or customized Salesforce implementations.

Experience testing customized enterprise applications with complex business workflows.

Familiarity with REST API testing and tools such as Postman.

Experience integrating Playwright automation with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.

Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working with distributed teams.

About ApTask: ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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