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Caroline Giraudeau

Recruiting Team Lead at IDR, Inc.
4.80
from 90 reviews
Job
QA Automation Engineer (Playwright)
Richmond, Virginia, United States
CONTRACT
TERMS: contract
START DATE: 8/31/26

IDR is seeking a QA Automation Engineer (Playwright) to join one of our top clients for a remote opportunity. This senior-level QA Automation role is focused on building and scaling automated testing with Playwright across modern software delivery pipelines. You will partner closely with engineering teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment to improve quality, reliability, and test coverage throughout the SDLC.

Position Overview for the QA Automation Engineer (Playwright):

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Playwright with a strong emphasis on hands-on automation development
  • Build and enhance scalable, reliable test automation frameworks and standards aligned to Playwright
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions or similar) to support continuous quality
  • Execute and automate functional, regression, integration, API, and end-to-end testing while providing actionable quality metrics
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to define test strategies, improve application testability, and mentor other QA engineers on best practices

Requirements for the QA Automation Engineer (Playwright):

  • 5–7 years of professional QA or test automation experience, with a senior-level, automation-first background
  • Strong hands-on experience with Playwright (or a comparable framework) and the willingness/ability to standardize on Playwright
  • Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript for authoring and maintaining automated test suites
  • Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or similar tooling
  • Working knowledge of common testing methodologies (functional, regression, API, integration, end-to-end) and tools like Jira for defect tracking/test management

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
  • Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

  • 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
Compensation Details: $64-66/hr W2 #LI-Remote