Senior Automation Engineer (Playwright)

TL;DR

Senior Automation Engineer (Playwright): Leading the enterprise-scale design and implementation of a modern test automation platform with an accent on Selenium-to-Playwright migration and framework standardization. Focus on building scalable automation infrastructure, defining enterprise-wide testing standards, and driving quality transformation across multiple engineering teams.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Raanana, Israel. Operates under a hybrid model (2 days in-office, 3 days remote).

Company

A global market leader providing enterprise software solutions for financial crime, risk, and compliance for major financial institutions and government regulators.

What you will do

• Architect and standardize a scalable Playwright framework for multi-team adoption.
• Lead and execute the migration strategy from Selenium to Playwright.
• Define enterprise automation standards including async programming and test design patterns.
• Design automation infrastructure including reporting, observability, and test analytics.
• Partner with engineering leadership to embed automation into the SDLC.
• Mentor engineers and act as the technical authority for automation strategy.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in test automation engineering.
• Demonstrated experience leading Playwright automation initiatives in mid-to-large enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to design full-stack automation (UI + API).
• Deep understanding of test architecture, CI/CD systems, and distributed testing.
• Proven leadership in driving engineering standards and cross-team adoption.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

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• Proven experience leading Selenium-to-Playwright migration.
• Experience with CI/CD technologies such as Jenkins.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment in a global market-leading company.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement (hirify.global-FLEX model).
• Extensive internal career growth opportunities across multiple disciplines and domains.
• Focus on innovation, high-standards, and continuous professional development.