Sr. PLAYWRIGHT AUTOMATION TECHNICAL LEAD
Zensar Technologies
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Description
- Design, develop, and maintain robust Playwright automation frameworks aligned with client requirements.
- Lead the end‑to‑end automation strategy, roadmap, and implementation across multiple projects.
- Drive test execution, reporting, and governance to ensure high‑quality deliverables.
- Collaborate with product owners, QA leads, and development teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
- Conduct code reviews, mentor junior automation engineers, and enforce best practices.
- Present technical solutions and progress updates to senior managers and client stakeholders.
- Facilitate customer interviews and workshops to gather requirements and validate automation approaches.
- Manage risk, issue escalation, and continuous improvement of automation processes.
- Ensure compliance with security, performance, and accessibility standards in automated testing.
- Provide on‑site or remote support for critical production incidents requiring automated test insights.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of software testing experience with at least 4 years focused on Playwright automation.
- Proven hands‑on expertise in building and scaling Playwright frameworks (TypeScript/JavaScript).
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) and test management platforms.
- Experience leading automation teams and driving strategy in enterprise environments.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to present to senior leadership and client executives.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with customers, conduct interviews, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Proficiency in API testing, performance testing, and integration testing concepts.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and test governance practices.
- Ability to join immediately (preferably from Monday) and work on-site/remote as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree is a plus.
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About this role
Zensar is seeking a senior technical leader to own Playwright automation strategy and execution across multiple enterprise client engagements. You'll design and scale automation frameworks, lead a team of junior engineers, and drive the integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines while maintaining compliance with security and performance standards. This role requires presenting technical solutions to senior stakeholders and client executives, conducting requirements workshops, and translating business needs into robust testing approaches.
The position demands 8+ years in software testing with at least 4 years of hands-on Playwright expertise in TypeScript or JavaScript, plus proven experience leading automation teams in enterprise settings. You'll need strong proficiency in CI/CD tools, API and performance testing, and familiarity with Agile practices and test governance. Your communication skills should be sharp enough to engage with C-level leadership and customers, and you should be ready to provide on-site or remote support for critical production incidents.
This is a hybrid role based in India with immediate availability expected. Zensar is a 10,000-person digital solutions firm serving over 130 enterprises globally, part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, and emphasizes growth, ownership, and inclusive culture.
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