Test Automation Engineer (Playwright)

TXP Technology x People
Birmingham, UK
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
£104,000.0 - £110,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Automation of Tests HP Loadrunner Apache JMeter Cisco Nexus Switches Software Testing Automation Framework TypeScript Performance Testing Build Management Playwright

Job description

  • Design and build a Playwright-based automation framework for the Nexus Programme.
  • Develop and maintain automated UI test suites.
  • Work closely with the Calculations Team to transfer knowledge and embed automation practices.
  • Establish automation standards, reusable components, and framework governance.
  • Support the wider programme in increasing automation coverage and improving quality assurance processes.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2-3 years’ commercial experience with Playwright (more preferred).
  • Proven experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks from scratch.
  • TypeScript coding and technical depth
  • Strong experience in UI test automation
  • Ability to work closely with technical and business teams to establish automation standards and best practices.
  • Experience mentoring/coaching teams and sharing automation knowledge. (working with Haden (our perm resource), * Performance testing - advantageous
  • Experience using Xray as a Test Management tool. advantageous
  • Previous experience within the Pensions sector advantageous
  • Performance testing experience (e.g. JMeter, k6, LoadRunner or similar) advantageous

Skills

  • Test Automation Engineer Test Automation Developer Playwright Typescript Coding

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