Automation Engineer (Playwright) – Lead II Software Testing

Automation Engineer (Playwright) – Lead II Software Testing

Location: Issaquah, WA (Hybrid – 3 Days)
Job Type: Contract
UST Global // Costco

23333-1

Mandatory Areas – Need Local Profiles

Must Have Skills – Automation Engineer (Playwright)

Skill 1 – 10 + Years of exp in Automation

Skill 2 – 7 + Years of Exp in Playwright

Skill 3- 4+ Years of exp In Azure SQL and/or Transact-SQL

Job Summary

UST is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer (Playwright) with strong expertise in UI automation, API testing, SQL, and end-to-end quality engineering. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing scalable automation frameworks, validating enterprise applications, and working closely with Agile development teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of Software Quality Assurance experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Playwright automation.
• Strong experience in UI Automation Testing.
• Experience with API Testing using Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools.
• Strong SQL skills with experience writing complex queries and validating backend data.
• Experience testing Stored Procedures and database validations.
• Experience designing and maintaining automation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Azure SQL / T-SQL experience.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins.
• Knowledge of test reporting and defect management tools.
• Experience working with packaged enterprise applications.
• Exposure to continuous testing practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Playwright automation frameworks.
• Create and execute automated and manual test cases for UI, API, and backend validation.
• Collaborate with developers and business teams to understand requirements and define testing strategies.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Validate APIs, databases, and stored procedures using SQL.
• Identify, document, track, and verify software defects.
• Prepare test plans, test cases, RTM, execution reports, and defect summaries.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend preventive measures.
• Ensure maximum automation coverage and improve QA processes.
• Participate in sprint planning, grooming, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support continuous integration and continuous testing initiatives.
• Monitor quality metrics and ensure timely delivery of testing activities.

Required Technical Skills

• Playwright
• TypeScript or JavaScript
• API Testing
• REST APIs
• SQL
• Azure SQL / T-SQL
• Database Testing
• UI Testing
• Automation Framework Development
• Agile/Scrum
• Git
• Azure DevOps / Jenkins

Nice to Have

• Performance testing exposure.
• CI/CD implementation experience.
• Experience with enterprise retail applications.
• Knowledge of cloud-based testing environments.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.