QA Automation Engineer (Playwright & API Testing)

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Playwright-based automation testing and API testing to ensure the quality and reliability of enterprise applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in end-to-end (E2E) testing, regression testing, and API validation, with a good understanding of the Insurance domain, particularly Underwriting, Policy Administration, and Claims processes. The candidate will work closely with development, business, and onsite teams to deliver high-quality software solutions within aggressive release timelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright.
• Execute and validate API testing across multiple services.
• Perform E2E, integration, and regression testing.
• Identify, track, triage, and validate defects.
• Collaborate with Development, Business, and Onsite teams for requirement clarification and issue resolution.
• Support release cycles and ensure adherence to quality gates and entry/exit criteria.
• Analyze defects and drive timely resolution to meet release timelines.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Automation Testing using Playwright.
• Experience in API Testing using REST/SOAP services.
• Hands-on experience with Postman, REST Assured, SOAP UI, or equivalent tools.
• Good understanding of the Insurance domain, preferably Underwriting, Policy Administration, and Claims.
• Strong defect management and test execution experience.

Good to Have

• CI/CD experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Cloud exposure: AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Knowledge of test data management and environment coordination.

Pay

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: 65786- 82398

Schedule

Location : Charlotte, NC (Onsite/Hybrid from Day 1)