Quality Automation Engineer (Playwright) - Senior
Sparkeighteen · sparkeighteen.com
New DelhiSenior
The job in short
Playwright test automation engineering.
JavaScriptTypeScript
Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2026-09-16
- Location as listed
- New Delhi, Delhi, India
- Role
- QA / Test Engineer
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
We are looking for a QA Engineer (Playwright) - Senior II who is not just an automation engineer, but also a strong coder and critical thinker. This role requires a solid foundation in programming fundamentals and fluency in TypeScript/JavaScript, with a proven record of implementing clean, maintainable, and scalable test automation frameworks. You will work on mission-critical systems in a fast-paced Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless quality delivery.
The role involves designing and optimising modular automation frameworks, automating tests across APIs and backend systems, integrating automation pipelines into CI/CD, leading test strategies, maintaining test stability, owning release documentation, and mentoring junior engineers on best practices.
Note: We are looking for an immediate joiner. Candidates who can start right away or within a very short notice period will be given preference.
Requirements
• 7+ years of total experience in Quality Assurance.
• Hands-on experience with Agentic AI and AI/LLM-based solutions for QA automation, including building or integrating AI agents to automate test case generation, test execution, test validation, failure analysis, and reporting.
• Strong programming background with expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, including core concepts, design patterns, data structures, and debugging.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience using Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Proven ability to write well-structured, production-quality automation code.
• Experience designing, building, and optimising scalable automation frameworks.
• Practical experience in API testing using Playwright, Axios, or similar libraries.
• Backend validation expertise with SQL/PostgreSQL/MySQL.
• Experience integrating automation pipelines with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to take ownership in dynamic product environments.
• Proven experience maintaining test stability, debugging failures, and driving continuous improvements.
• Ability to lead test strategy discussions and contribute proactively in Agile ceremonies.
• Ownership of test plans, strategies, and release documentation.
• Experience mentoring junior team members on coding, automation, and testing best practices.
• Deep understanding of QA methodologies, Agile principles, and the software testing lifecycle.
• Nice to have: Experience with cloud environments (AWS preferred).
• Nice to have: Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes and microservices.
• Nice to have: Exposure to performance and security testing tools and strategies.
Benefits
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Comprehensive insurance coverage that gives you peace of mind, so you can focus on doing your best work
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Tax-saving initiatives such as Corporate NPS to support employees in optimising their tax benefits.
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Flexible work arrangements designed to support sustained productivity, personal well-being, and work-life balance
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Continuous learning and accelerated skill development through hands-on projects and mentorship from experienced industry leaders
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Global client exposure across 20+ countries, offering real-world experience with diverse markets and business environments.
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Opportunity to work on high-impact, large-scale projects that have collectively generated over $1B in measurable business value
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Competitive, market-aligned compensation packages that recognize performance, expertise, and long-term contribution
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Monthly demo days that celebrate innovation, showcase your work, and give you a real voice in what we build
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Annual recognition programs and performance-driven awards in a truly meritocratic environment
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Referral bonuses that reward you for helping grow a strong, like-minded team
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A strong problem-solving culture with opportunities to tackle meaningful, real-world challenges
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A positive, people-first workplace that supports happiness, balance, and long-term growth