Lead I - Software Testing- Automation Test Engineer (Playwright, TypeScript)

Role description

We are seeking a talented Automation Test Engineer to join our technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test solutions to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our software products.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional with strong technical expertise, hands-on experience with Playwright and TypeScript, and a passion for modern test automation within Agile delivery environments.

You will collaborate closely with developers, QA engineers, business analysts, compliance teams, and product owners to streamline testing processes and drive continuous improvement across delivery workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks and scripts using Playwright and TypeScript.

Execute automated regression, functional, integration, and end-to-end test suites.

Analyse test results and identify defects, inconsistencies, and performance issues.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and define appropriate test coverage.

Implement QA best practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across testing processes.

Troubleshoot automation issues and perform root-cause analysis.

Ensure test environments and test data are properly prepared for automated execution.

Provide regular reporting on:

Test progress

Test coverage

Defect metrics

Overall product quality

Essential Skills & Experience

Minimum 5+ years of experience in automation testing.

Proven experience working as an Automation Test Engineer.

Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and TypeScript.

Good knowledge of Selenium WebDriver and modern test automation practices.

Strong programming skills in TypeScript and/or C#.

Solid understanding of:

Software testing principles

Testing methodologies

Test design techniques

Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery environments.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps.

Experience with API testing tools such as:

Postman

REST Assured

Playwright API Testing

Experience validating integrations with third-party verification providers and compliance systems (desirable).

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Desirable Skills

Experience working with cloud-based platforms and microservices architectures.

Exposure to performance testing and/or security testing.

Experience with SQL and database validation testing.

Understanding of test reporting, dashboards, and quality metrics.

Skills

API Testing, Agile, Test Automation, Playwright, Playwright, Typescript, SQL, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, End-to-End Testing, CI/CD, Regression Testing

About UST

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact - touching billions of lives in the process.