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Playwright Automation Test Engineer | 60% Remote, Chicago IL | Contract, W2

Alpha Business Solutions
Chicago, IL Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Our direct end-client a large American global hotels chain is seeking to hire an Software Development Engineer in Test with

experience working with Playwright.

Job Title : Software Development Engineer in Test [Playwright experience in must for this role]

Duration : 6 months possible long-term

Pay rate : $75 / HR W2 (negotiable)

Must have experience : Playwright, Typescript, JavaScript, Automation

Purpose :

The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) will ensure that the developed software meets requirements. He or she will be responsible for performing QA / UAT, developing test plans and test scripts, and supporting test efforts, and coaching other SDETs on the team.

Position responsibilities :

  • Work closely with product, design, and development team members to understand business requirements and to communicate problem impacts / risks
  • Create and execute test plans and scripts that accurately and reliably assess application quality.
  • Analyze test results to discover and report defects, following best practices as defined by the team.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance automation tests and framework libraries to verify the functionality and reliability of our software (Java, Groovy, Kotlin)
  • Conduct regular code reviews to ensure that object-oriented design best practices are followed at all times. Automation code should be easy to extend and support
  • Be knowledgeable in the features for which the team is responsible; in collaboration with peers, develop quality assurance measures and testing standards.
  • Communicate test progress, test results, and quality of application changes
  • Set standards in and coach other QAs in test environment and data setup and management
  • Apply a thorough understanding of relevant technology to deliver robust test suites. (web technologies, REST APIs, web services, physical devices, Java, XML, JS, CSS, and HTML)
  • Create and maintain CI / CD pipelines for automated testing (Jenkins, Azure, etc.)
  • Use creativity and initiative to improve product test reliability, coverage, and accuracy.
  • The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and / or assigned as necessary

Experience and Qualifications :

  • 5 years direct experience as an SDET for major application integration and / or major application product release
  • Experience working collaboratively with peers and coaching more junior team members
  • Proficiency in analyzing business requirements and creating relevant plans and scripts that provide thorough test coverage.
  • Proficiency in documenting defects with high level of detail and accuracy, following standards as defined by the team.
  • Excellent written and oral communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in version control systems like Git and Subversion
  • Proficiency in Java, XML, JS, CSS and HTML
  • Proficiency in testing APIs / services (REST and SOAP) using SoapUI, Postman or equivalent tools
  • Proficiency in cross browser, cross platform web and mobile testing with SauceLabs or equivalent tools
  • Deep expertise in Java and / or Groovy, test automation frameworks, Selenium / Appium
  • Proficiency in searching system logs and troubleshooting potential defects. (Splunk or similar tools)
  • Direct hands-on experience with ad hoc query programs, automated testing tools, and reporting software
  • Proficiency in the preparation / maintenance of test data and test scripts.
  • Strong knowledge of software testing best practices and methodologies.
  • Direct hands-on experience with continuous integration and deployment tools like Jenkins
  • Preferred Skills :

  • Thorough understanding of Agile / Scrum development process.
  • Demonstrable skills in writing JUnit or TestNG tests
  • Education :

  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent combination of technical education and work experience
  • Benefits :

    We offer a competitive compensation package that includes :

  • Medical for full time employees
  • Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, etc.
  • Please apply with your interest. You may also react out to me directly at abaranwal@alphambe.com

    Thank you!

    No third-party applications will be considered. We only work directly with the candidates.

    Salary : $75

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