Senior Automation Test Engineer with Cypress & Playwright - SYDNEY
We are seeking a Senior Automation Test Engineer with strong expertise in Cypress and Playwright, and familiarity with Selenium as an advantage. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated test frameworks, ensuring the delivery of high-quality enterprise applications.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automated test scripts using Cypress and Playwright .
* Enhance and support existing Selenium-based test suites where required.
* Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to define test requirements, acceptance criteria, and automation strategies.
* Drive automation coverage for functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing across web applications.
* Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality validation.
* Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including plans, cases, and execution reports.
* Mentor junior testers and provide guidance on best practices in automation frameworks.
* Identify, log, and track defects using tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps.
* Conduct test coverage analysis to ensure alignment with quality standards.
Skills & Experience
* Proven hands-on experience with Cypress and Playwright automation frameworks.
* Exposure to Selenium WebDriver is highly desirable.
* Strong programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript (Python or Java is a plus).
* Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.
* Familiarity with BDD/TDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, Mocha/Chai).
* Solid understanding of modern web technologies (HTML5, CSS, REST APIs).
* Track record of working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
* Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and leadership qualities.
Desirable
* Experience with cross-browser testing and cloud-based platforms like BrowserStack or Sauce Labs.
* Exposure to performance testing and accessibility compliance (WCAG).
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