About this role
Position: SDET – Playwright Automation Engineer
Location: Montreal, Canada
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong expertise in Playwright automation testing. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing and implementing scalable test automation frameworks, validating web applications, and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks using Playwright.
• Create and execute automated test scripts for web applications.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to understand requirements and develop comprehensive test strategies.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Identify, document, track, and verify software defects.
• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports with actionable insights.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Ensure software quality through automation best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Skills
• Experience in Software Testing/Quality Engineering.
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience with Playwright automation.
• Strong programming skills in TypeScript or JavaScript.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and design patterns.
• Hands-on experience with API testing using Postman or similar tools.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with performance or security testing.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience working in Banking or Financial Services environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber is an advantage.
Regards
Patrick Fernandez
Talent Acquisition Group - Strategic Recruitment Manager