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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Lead / Architect with Playwright - **Company:** Apptad Inc. - **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Automation of Marketing, Microsoft UI Automation, Productivity Software, Scaled Agile Framework, Data Streaming, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, Tricentis Tosca, Appium, Browserstack, Software Troubleshooting, Event Driven Architecture, AI Platforms, Playwright, Virtual Agents, Golang - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us099cd1cf92b8bfdf0e9ffdee8f99108a ## About the Role 7. Strong hands on exposure to AI based code assisted IDEs and productivity tools eg Copilot MCP Skill based assistants 8. Ability to evaluate and adopt AI testing tools and frameworks at enterprise scale 9. Exposure to COTS AI testing tools ACCELQ Testim Tricentis Tosca Vision AI and their enterprise adoption 10. Experience in authoring and maintaining Self-healing locators AI driven test generation Smart waits flakiness detection etc Key Technical Skills 1. Expert level proficiency in JavaScript TypeScript 2. Extensive experience with UI automation tool Playwright 3. Extensive experience in API automation using REST Assured 4. Experience in Mobile automation using Appium or Browser stack 5. Strong exposure to cloud based automation platforms supporting UI API and mobile automation 6. Deep working knowledge of Azure DevOps Jira and Agile Safe methodologies 7. Strong grounding in testing methodologies risk based testing and QE governance 8. Leadership Communication 9. Excellent articulation presentation and stakeholder communication skills 10. Ability to influence and drive enterprise adoption of AI led QE 11. Mentor senior engineers and leads act as a thought leader and trusted advisor 12. Strong ownership mindset with focus on innovation scalability and long term quality transformation Skills Mandatory Skills : Playwright Java testing, Playwright-Javascript Testing ## Description 1. Over 14 years of hands-on experience in test automation solution building and demo creation for enterprise scale systems with record of driving QE transformation initiatives across large complex programs. 2. Enterprise Architecture Expertise 3. Strong understanding of enterprise architecture and end to end business workflows. 4. Deep knowledge of data flow across applications including upstream downstream integrations APIs event driven systems and third-party interfaces. 5. Ability to assess quality risks at an enterprise and system of systems level. Core Responsibilities 1. Define and drive AI enabled automation strategies aligned with enterprise quality goals 2. Architect and implement scalable automation solutions across UI API and mobile platforms 3. Design implement and govern QA DevTest pipelines integrated with CICD and cloud platforms 4. Provide strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex multi layered production and pre-production issues 5. Establish QE standards best practices governance models and quality metrics across accounts, Lead Machine Learning Engineer (Python, GoLang, AWS) As a Capital One Machine Learning Engineer (MLE), you'll be part of an Agile team dedicated to productionizing machine learni… + 11 hours ago, Lead AI Engineer (MLX, Agentic AI, Gen AI platform Services) At Capital One, we are creating responsible and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. 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