Senior/Lead Test Automation Engineer

Job description

About the Role

SoftServe is starting a new engagement with a leading global real estate services provider to redesign their key analytics platform. As a Senior SET / Test Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing our test automation strategy, enhancing Playwright with GenAI-powered capabilities, and ensuring the quality and reliability of a cloud-native SaaS platform on AWS.

Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks and test suites for integration, E2E, performance, and load testing

- Extend and enhance Playwright-based solutions with GenAI capabilities, including visual recognition and intelligent element identification

- Define and execute comprehensive test strategies covering functionality, performance, reliability, and security

- Analyze test results, identify defects, perform root-cause analysis, and drive issues to resolution

- Collaborate closely with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle

- Conduct code reviews and provide recommendations on quality, maintainability, and testability

- Support production systems on AWS and contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, tools, and infrastructure

- Prepare effort estimates and technical documentation related to testing solutions

Requirements

- 5+ years of experience in Test Automation Engineering, Software Development in Test (SET), or a similar role

- Strong expertise in Playwright and TypeScript

- Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks for cloud-based SaaS applications

- Hands-on experience with AWS environments and production support activities

- Familiarity with GenAI tools and APIs for testing automation (OpenAI, Claude Sonnet, or similar)

- Experience with Playwright MCP, agents, or advanced Playwright ecosystem tooling

- Solid understanding of unit, integration, E2E, performance, and load testing practices

- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills

- Experience working in cross-functional Agile teams and collaborating directly with stakeholders

- Upper-Intermediate or higher English level with strong verbal and written communication skills

- Strong commitment to shift-left testing principles and continuous quality improvement practices