SDET - Playwright

Job Summary: Our client is seeking a SDET - Playwright to join their team! This position is located in Columbus, Ohio. Duties: Develop, maintain, and execute automated tests using Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript) Build reusable test libraries and utilities, including authentication, pagination, idempotency, rate limiting, and error handling Define and execute test strategies across unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end test layers Create robust negative, edge-case, and resilience tests Apply mocking strategies where appropriate Manage test data and environments, including fixtures, seeding, and synthetic data, to ensure deterministic and reliable test runs Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), ensuring fast, stable, and gated deployments Participate in design and code reviews, advocating for testability, automation best practices, and overall quality Document test frameworks, patterns, and runbooks; clearly communicate testing outcomes and recommendations to engineering teams Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, engineering, and product teams to support successful delivery Desired Skills/Experience: 3+ years of experience as an SDET or QA Automation Engineer with a strong focus on Playwright Hands-on experience with Playwright using TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar automation frameworks Experience testing POS systems or complex transactional platforms is preferred Proven experience configuring CI/CD pipelines, test reporting, and gating on failures or coverage thresholds Familiarity with mocking frameworks and test data management strategies Strong debugging skills across logs, traces, and network traffic; comfort using CLI tools such as curl Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-first mindset Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 401K offered The approximate pay range for this position starting at $150,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

Created: 2026-04-02