Job Description

At NationsBenefits, we are leading the transformation of the insurance industry by developing innovative benefits management solutions. We focus on modernizing complex back-office systems to create scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms that streamline operations for our clients. As part of our strategic growth, we are focused on

platform modernization

-- transitioning legacy systems to modern, cloud-native architectures that support the scalability, reliability, and high performance of core back-office functions in the insurance domain.


We are seeking a

skilled and experienced QA Automation Engineer

with expertise in

Playwright

to join our

QA team

. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in

software testing, automation frameworks, and web technologies

.


As a

QA Automation Engineer

, you will be responsible for

developing, maintaining, and executing automated test scripts

using Playwright to ensure the

quality and reliability of our web applications

. You will also contribute to

scalability, performance testing, and API testing

to enhance the overall test coverage and system robustness.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Automation & Execution:

+ Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright to validate web application functionality, performance, and reliability.
+ Execute automated tests across multiple browsers and versions to ensure compatibility and consistency.
+ Debug and troubleshoot test failures, identify root causes, and implement solutions for test reliability.
+ Maintain and optimize the test automation framework to align with application updates and Playwright advancements.

Continuous Integration & Deployment (CI/CD):

+ Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps/GitHub to facilitate continuous delivery.
+ Work closely with DevOps and development teams to streamline automation in the software release cycle.

Performance & Scalability Optimization:

+ Conduct scalability and performance testing to assess the application's ability to handle high workloads and stress conditions.
+ Use tools like JMeter, Gatling, or LoadRunner to simulate and analyze real-world user interactions.

API Testing & Backend Validation:

+ Develop and execute API tests using Postman, Playwright API or REST to validate backend functionality and integration points.

Collaboration & Reporting:

+ Work closely with cross-functional teams (Developers, Product Managers, and DevOps) to define test scenarios and prioritize testing efforts.
+ Generate detailed test reports and provide feedback to stakeholders on software quality and potential risks.

Requirements:

Education & Certification:

+ Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field

Experience:

+ 3+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on test automation using Playwright.

Technical Skills:

+ Strong proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript for test automation.
+ Hands-on experience with Playwright or similar automation tools (e.g., Puppeteer, Selenium).
+ Solid understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
+ Experience with API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, SOAPUI).
+ Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) for test automation integration.
+ Experience with scalability and performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner).

Soft Skills:

+ Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
+ Ability to work effectively in an agile development environment (Scrum, Kanban).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with other automation frameworks like Cypress, WebDriverIO. Knowledge of test management tools (JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr). * Understanding of cloud-based testing solutions.