Lead, QA Engineer, Kaseya Careers, IE

Senior Automation QA Engineer – Playwright Focused 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 
We are seeking an Automation QA Engineer with a passion for modern web automation and software quality. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Playwright, a solid understanding of automated testing strategies, and a continuous improvement mindset. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright (Typescript) and other modern automation tools 

• Execute automated test cases to validate web application functionality, performance, and security 

• Collaborate with developers and product teams to define test requirements and create effective, scalable test plans 

• Analyze test results, log and track defects, and partner with engineering teams to ensure timely resolution 

• Enhance and optimize existing Playwright-based automation frameworks to ensure coverage, reliability, and scalability 

• Conduct regression testing to verify that new releases do not impact existing functionality 

• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI) 

• Stay informed of emerging test automation trends and contribute ideas to improve QA practices 

• Implement automation strategies across functional, regression, and smoke testing suites 

• Continuously review and improve test coverage and test case efficiency 

• Assist with manual testing of new features 
• Mentor and guide Manual QA engineers through onboarding and upskilling in automation 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING 

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 

• 3+ years of experience in test automation for web applications 

Technical Skills 

• Hands-on experience with Playwright (JavaScript or TypeScript preferred) 

• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or Java 

• Familiarity with other automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) is a plus 

• Knowledge of CI/CD systems such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI 

• API testing experience using Postman, RestAssured, or similar tools 

• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and Agile/Scrum practices 

Soft Skills 

• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities 

• Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills 
• Self-driven and able to manage priorities in a dynamic environment 

Why Join Us? 
If you're excited about quality and automation, passionate about Playwright, and eager to build high-quality software at scale, we’d love to hear from you!