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# Automation Test Engineer - API & Playwright

- **Company:** Applied Research Solutions
- **Location:** Dayton, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Release Management, Swagger, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, Openapi, Scripting, Postman, Test Scripts, Gitlab, Bug Reporting, Information Technology, Playwright, Api Management
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3514767971&tx=KP7575FFQ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Must be a US citizen
 * Active Secret Clearance
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
 * Security + Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices
 * Experience with Playwright and TypeScript/JavaScript, including integrating those tests into CI/CD pipelines
 * Experience testing web applications and APIs
 * Experience with API testing tools (Swagger)
 * Gitlab experience
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
 * Attention to detail and commitment to quality

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

## Description

ARS is seeking a mid to senior level, detail-oriented QA Automation Test Engineer to join our quality assurance team. The successful candidate will have strong experience in API Testing and testing using Playwright. The ideal candidate will be responsible for testing software applications, identifying defects, and ensuring our products meet quality standards before release., * Design, develop and execute API test cases (functional, regression, integration, performance and security tests)

 * Design, develop and execute Playwright test cases
 * Validate API responses for accuracy, performance, reliability and compliance with business requirements
 * Use API tools to automate and execute test suites
 * Analyze API logs, errors and response payloads to identify defects and root causes
 * Collaborate with developers, product owners and Test team members to review API specifications and clarify requirements
 * Create and maintain automated API test scripts using scripting languages
 * Integrate API automation tests into CI/CD pipelines (Gitlab)
 * Document test cases, test results and defects with clear reproduction steps
 * Ensure API quality standards including performance, scalability and security best practices
 * Participate in requirements review meetings to ensure testability and quality considerations
 * Maintain and update test documentation and procedures
 * Support release management activities and deployment testing
 * Perform compatibility testing across different browsers, devices, and operating systems
 * Contribute to test automation efforts when applicable
 * Other duties as required