Playwright Automation Engineer

We are At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets. Our challenge We are seeking an experienced Playwright Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust automated testing frameworks and quality engineering solutions for enterprise-scale applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Playwright, TypeScript/JavaScript, API testing, CI/CD integration, and modern test automation practices. This role requires hands-on experience in building scalable automation frameworks, improving test coverage, and ensuring high-quality software delivery in Agile environments. Additional Information* The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $90k - $100k/year & benefits (see below). The Role Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Playwright. • Create and execute automated test scripts for web applications, APIs, and end-to-end business workflows. • Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to define testing strategies and quality standards. • Develop data-driven, reusable, and maintainable automation solutions following best practices. • Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab. • Perform functional, regression, smoke, integration, and cross-browser testing activities. • Develop API automation tests using Playwright, REST Assured, Postman, or similar tools. • Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution. • Monitor automation execution, reporting, and test coverage metrics to improve software quality. • Support release validation, production testing, and continuous quality improvement initiatives Requirements: • 5+ years of Quality Engineering or Test Automation experience with at least 3+ years of hands-on Playwright automation experience. • Strong proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript for automation development. • Hands-on experience building automation frameworks using Playwright. • Experience with API testing and automation using REST APIs, Postman, or similar tools. • Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and Agile development practices. • Experience with version control systems such as Git and repository management tools. • Hands-on experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. • Knowledge of test reporting, logging, and automation monitoring tools. • Strong experience with cross-browser, cross-platform, and responsive application testing. • Experience working with databases and writing SQL queries for test validation. • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills. Preferred, but not required: • Experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber. • Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner. • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).…