QA Lead (Automation- Playwright)

About the job

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer who can take complete ownership of the QA lifecycle—from requirement analysis to release. The ideal candidate should have strong automation experience, multi-project handling capability, and confidence in client interactions.Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end QA lifecycle (requirement analysis → test planning → execution → release sign-off)
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously (2–3 or more) with proper planning and tracking
• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright
• Perform UI, API, and regression testing to ensure high product quality
• Work closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders for smooth delivery
• Participate in release decisions (go/no-go) based on quality metrics and risk analysis
• Identify, track, and report defects; ensure minimal leakage to production
• Execute automation suites via CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitHub Actions)
• Communicate directly with clients (calls, demos, handling escalations)
• Mentor junior QA team members and review their work

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Playwright
• Experience in automation framework development (POM, modular structure, reusable components)
• Solid understanding of API testing using tools like Postman / REST Assured
• Experience with UI, API, and regression testing
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions
• Proficiency in at least one programming language: JavaScript / TypeScript / Java / Python
• Experience handling client communication and escalations
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively