ALM SDET QE Playwright

Job Title

ALM SDET QE Playwright
Location: Fort Mill, SC - 100% ONSITE Contract
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and talented SDET who is passionate about building scalable automation solutions to ensure high-quality software delivery. You will work within a cross-functional team of hardware, firmware, software system, and test engineers to develop cutting-edge solutions for a Financial Services platform supporting Advisor, Investor, and Business Solution applications.
Key Responsibilities
Automate test cases using a Playwright-based test automation framework
Perform UI and API testing using modern automation tools and frameworks
Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, TypeScript, and/or .NET
Implement BDD Behavior-Driven Development practices using tools like Cucumber
Work with Atlassian JIRA for Agile Scrum processes and defect tracking
Use Zephyr for test case management, execution tracking, and reporting
Utilize Confluence for documentation and knowledge sharing
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to understand requirements and system architecture
Create and maintain test data scenarios to support test plans and execution
Analyze test results and actively advocate for quality across all phases of development
Track defects through resolution and provide clear test status reporting to stakeholders
Contribute to automation infrastructure using internal and open-source tools
Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and deliver high-quality software
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
5-7 years of experience as a QA Engineer or SDET
Strong experience with test processes, methodologies, and automation frameworks
Hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium, or similar tools
Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, Java, JavaScript, or .NET
Experience in UI, API, and End-to-End automation testing
Proficient in SQL with the ability to understand and write complex queries for data validation and analysis
Experience with JIRA and Zephyr for defect tracking and test management
Experience using Confluence for documentation and collaboration
Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks e.g. Cucumber
Ability to act as an SME and promote automation best practices
Proven ability to drive process improvements and quality initiatives
Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated experience in release cycles and project delivery
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
Strong understanding of CICD and DevOps practices
Experience with tools like Appium, TestNG, Saucelabs
Prior experience in Agile Scrum teams
Financial Services domain experience
Expertise in SOAP/REST web services testing
Experience with Git/SVN version control systems
Exposure to cloud platforms AWS, Azure