Senior Automation Testing Analyst (Playwright)

TL;DR

Senior Automation Testing Analyst (Playwright): Developing and maintaining automation frameworks for UI and API testing within a regulated market environment with an accent on AI-assisted tooling and modern frameworks. Focus on implementing self-healing scripts, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, and migrating legacy systems to modern solutions.

Location: London, UK. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application; sponsorship is not available.

Company

A forward-thinking technology company operating in a fast-paced, regulated market environment.

What you will do

• Build and maintain automation frameworks for UI and API testing using Playwright, Rest Assured, and Postman.
• Implement AI-assisted testing solutions, including self-healing scripts and automated defect identification.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and product owners to design comprehensive test scripts and identify testing needs.
• Manage defects by documenting and tracking them closely with development teams for timely resolution.
• Support performance testing and security validation using industry-standard tools.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior QA / Software Testing Engineer with strong automation expertise.
• Hands-on experience building automation frameworks, preferably with Playwright.
• Strong API testing experience using tools such as Postman or SoapUI.
• Solid understanding of unit, integration, end-to-end, performance, and security testing principles.
• Experience working with cloud-based applications, preferably Azure.
• Must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).

Nice to have

• Exposure to Selenium.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Clear career progression paths within the organization.