Sutherland
Senior Web Automation Test Engineer
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We are looking for a Sr Web Test automation engineer with strong TypeScript experience for our direct client @ UK
High level skillset:
- Experience: 10+ years
- Skillset: UI testing, Test automation with strong TypeScript experience, Strong communication skills, iOS/Android testing experience will be a plus
- Location: UK - Remote. Time zone should be GMT(London time).
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About the Role
We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer with deep expertise in TypeScript and Playwright to join our growing quality team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong problem-solving skills, and enjoys building robust test frameworks that support engineering at scale.
You will play a key role in shaping our test automation strategy, designing scalable solutions, and driving quality across cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and build robust automation frameworks from scratch using Playwright with TypeScript.
- Write reusable, maintainable, and scalable automated test scripts for end-to-end and integration testing.
- Drive adoption of test automation practices across teams, ensuring adherence to automation coding standards and design patterns.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Buildkite, Spinnaker, Jenkins) to enable efficient and reliable deployments.
- Collaborate with development, DevOps, and product teams to triage issues, refine test strategies, and improve overall software quality.
- Take ownership of solving ambiguous automation and integration problems across multiple services or teams.
- Act as a quality advocate by providing guidance and support in planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Maintain test coverage metrics and provide clear reporting to stakeholders.
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Requirements
- 5–9 years of hands-on experience in test automation, with significant expertise in TypeScript and Playwright.
- Strong understanding of test design principles, browser automation, and web technologies.
- Proven experience integrating automation into CI/CD workflows using Buildkite, Spinnaker, Jenkins, or similar tools.
- Proficient with Git and best practices around version control in a collaborative development environment.
- Ability to write clean, modular, and reusable automation code following industry best practices.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and align quality objectives.
- Experience working in Agile environments with ownership of automation lifecycle and quality gates.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering impactful solutions across team boundaries.
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Nice to Have
- Experience with API test automation (e.g., Postman, REST-assured, or similar).
- Exposure to containerized test environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with test result visualization/reporting tools like Allure or custom dashboards.
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