Software Development Engineer in Test (Playwright)

Software Development Engineer in Test (Playwright) Full-time Remote allowed We’re looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test to develop and maintain automated test frameworks, design comprehensive test plans, and work closely with Software Engineers and product teams to ensure software quality and performance. As an effective SDET, you will combine deep technical knowledge with a strong understanding of testing principles to build reliable, scalable, and maintainable test systems. Also, you will be expected to provide comprehensive test coverage including both automation and manual testing. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for web, mobile, API, and back-end systems Collaborate with Software Engineers, product owners, and QA Engineers to define test strategies and acceptance criteria Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous testing Identify, document, and track bugs through resolution Perform code reviews for test code and contribute to best practices in test automation Develop tools and utilities to improve test automation and test coverage Analyze test results and provide insights into product quality and potential risks Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives Build and maintain automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium) Write automated tests for UI, API, and back-end components Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) Automate new feature functionality, regression testing, and smoke tests as part of deployment cycles Design and execute tests for REST/SOAP APIs using tools like Postman or REST Assured Validate status codes, response schemas, performance, and edge cases Define testing scope and approaches based on requirements Write test cases/scenarios that cover functional, integration, regression, and edge cases Use tools like Jira or Azure DevOps to log, track, and manage bugs Perform root cause analysis and collaborate with Software Engineers for resolution Work with quality metrics & reporting, defining and tracking metrics such as test coverage, defect leakage, test execution rate Communicate test outcomes effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Requirements: 2+ years of experience in the SDET role Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g. Playwright, Cypress, Selenium); Playwright preferred Strong understanding of QA methodologies, test processes, and best practices Experience testing APIs using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar ones Experience with CI/CD and repository management tools (Bitbucket, Jenkins, or similar ones) Familiarity with automated browser testing tools (e.g., Appvance, Mabl, Ghost Inspector) Experience with creating, setting up, and executing manual test cases (preferably in Zephyr) Experience with data-driven, behavior-driven, or keyword-driven testing Risk-based testing mindset Strong understanding of white box testing techniques with the ability to collaborate with others to build coverage Ability to work on test design & test coverage Familiarity with object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts DevOps & infrastructure knowledge Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container/orchestration tools Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Bitbucket) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform) Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to write clean, maintainable, and reusable code Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment A passion for quality and a proactive attitude toward improving development and testing processes Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) Excellent verbal and written communication skills English level – Upper-Intermediate or higher