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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Playwright Automation Architect / Technical Lead - **Company:** QUALITYAI, LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), E2e Testing, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Enterprise Software Applications, Backend, Containerization, Playwright, Data Management, Api Management, SDET, Data Generation - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/692dab4e-0846-4cea-9789-0392356b2e4d ## About the Role Must Have · 7+ years of experience in Automation Testing, SDET, Quality Engineering, or similar technical QA roles. · Deep hands-on expertise in Playwright, including framework design, architecture, optimization, and governance. · Strong programming skills in TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, or similar. · Strong experience with automation architecture, CI/CD, API testing, database validation, and end-to-end testing. · Experience applying AI-assisted tools or AI-enabled quality engineering practices. · Strong analytical, troubleshooting, architectural, and problem-solving skills. · Ability to operate as a hands-on technical contributor and technical leader. · Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Preferred · Data Engineering / Data Science (DE/DS) experience. · Experience with cloud platforms and containerized environments. · Experience with enterprise applications and distributed systems. · Experience establishing automation standards across multiple teams. ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled Playwright Automation Architect / Technical Lead to design and lead scalable, maintainable, and robust automation solutions across our software ecosystem. This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring strong expertise in Playwright, automation architecture, CI/CD, API and backend testing, and emerging AI-enabled quality engineering practices. Key Responsibilities Automation Architecture & Leadership · Design, develop, and evolve Playwright-based automation frameworks for UI, API, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing. · Establish automation standards, reusable patterns, governance, and best practices. · Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and drive continuous testing. · Improve framework scalability, reliability, performance, and maintainability. · Evaluate and adopt modern automation tools and technologies. AI-Enabled Quality Engineering · Leverage AI-assisted tools and techniques for test design, automation development, test-data generation, defect analysis, and coverage optimization. · Explore capabilities such as intelligent regression selection, self-healing automation, anomaly detection, and AI-assisted defect triage. · Ensure AI-assisted solutions are validated, maintainable, traceable, and aligned with quality and governance standards. Hands-On Test Engineering · Remain hands-on in developing and maintaining automated tests using Playwright and TypeScript/JavaScript or similar technologies. · Create automation from User Stories, Acceptance Criteria, technical specifications, and business requirements. · Support exploratory, manual, API, integration, and end-to-end testing as required. · Troubleshoot automation failures and reduce flaky or low-value tests. API, Database & Backend Testing · Perform API, service, integration, and backend validation. · Use SQL for database validation and test-data management. · Validate end-to-end business workflows and system integrations. Technical Leadership & Collaboration · Provide technical guidance and mentorship to QA/SDET and engineering teams. · Collaborate with Developers, Product Owners, BAs, Architects, and Delivery teams. · Promote shift-left testing, testability, quality engineering, and continuous improvement. · Communicate automation strategy, technical decisions, and quality risks to technical and business stakeholders. ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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