Senior Automation Test Engineer with Playwright

As a Senior Automation Test Engineer at Accesa, your main responsibilities include creating detailed test plans and scripts, driving automation excellence using Playwright or Cypress, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve defects, and optimizing continuous quality in CI/CD processes. You'll also be tasked with maintaining test metrics for effective decision-making, ensuring that our IT solutions maintain the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

To qualify for the Senior Automation Test Engineer role at Accesa, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in Automation Test Engineering, proficiency in Playwright or Cypress with JavaScript/TypeScript, and experience in API testing and automation. Strong analytical skills, familiarity with Agile methodologies, and communication skills in English are also essential for this role.

Accesa is committed to the professional development of its team members. As a Senior Automation Test Engineer, you will have access to various training programs, mentorship opportunities, and collaborative projects that allow you to enhance your skills and advance your career. The company's emphasis on innovation and technology also means you will work with the latest tools and methodologies in automation testing.

At Accesa, we understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, especially in the fast-paced IT industry. We offer flexible working arrangements that allow Senior Automation Test Engineers to create a schedule that suits their lifestyle, as well as a holistic wellbeing program that addresses physical, emotional, and social health, fostering a supportive and balanced work environment.

As a Senior Automation Test Engineer at Accesa, you'll work primarily with Playwright and Cypress for automation testing, along with various API testing tools such as Postman and RestAssured. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, CI/CD tools like Jenkins, and test management tools like Jira and Confluence are also important for this role.

To ensure comprehensive test coverage, I create detailed test plans that outline the objectives and scope of the testing process. I prioritize critical functionalities and edge cases, ensuring that we address both positive and negative scenarios. Additionally, I collaborate with product management and development teams for better insight, enabling us to identify any potential gaps in coverage early on.

When faced with test failures in automated tests, I first analyze the failure logs to diagnose why it occurred. I then collaborate with the development team to troubleshoot the issue. If it’s a false positive, I refine the test case. If it’s a genuine defect, I prioritize coordinating with the team to resolve it quickly, ensuring efficient workflow and minimal disruption to our project timelines.

I have extensive experience with CI/CD processes, using tools like Jenkins to automate build and testing phases. I integrate automated tests by ensuring they run automatically when new code is pushed. This allows for immediate feedback on quality and performance, helping to identify any issues at the earliest possible stage of development.

Certainly! When developing UI tests with Playwright, I start by identifying key user flows and functionalities that need testing. I then create end-to-end test scripts using Playwright’s API to simulate user interactions. I focus on maintaining readability and organization in the code to facilitate updates and debugging in later stages of development.

Collaboration is vital in my testing process. I regularly engage with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and understand the application better. By fostering open communication, we can address potential issues early, align testing objectives with business goals, and ultimately enhance the quality of our software.

I prioritize bugs based on their impact on user functionality and project deadlines. Severe bugs that critically impact user experience are addressed first, while minor bugs are documented and tackled in subsequent sprints. This approach ensures that we maintain focus on delivering quality features while progressively improving the application.

I find metrics like test case execution rate, bug discovery rate, and test coverage percentage to be particularly useful. They provide a clear picture of testing efficiency, highlight any roadblocks in the process, and ensure we meet our quality standards. Regularly reviewing these metrics with the team helps promote transparency and continuous improvement.

I stay updated on the latest trends in automation testing by following industry blogs, participating in online forums, and attending webinars and conferences. Engaging with the community offers opportunities to share knowledge and hear firsthand about new tools and best practices that I can apply to my work.

One challenge I faced was integrating tests into a legacy system with minimal documentation. To overcome this, I started by gaining a deep understanding of the application through exploratory testing and discussions with developers. This knowledge allowed me to build an effective testing framework incrementally, ensuring ongoing support and updates as the system evolved.

I have hands-on experience using tools like Postman and RestAssured for API testing. I utilize these tools to create automated test suites that validate response times, data accuracy, and error handling of API endpoints. This helps ensure that our backend services meet performance requirements and deliver the expected outcomes for users.