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QA Engineer Contract - Instil Software
QA Engineer
Contract QA Engineer focused on building automated test suites for web applications using Playwright, improving test coverage, and embedding quality into fast‑moving Agile development cycles.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web‑based applications using Playwright.
- Collaborate with developers to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring rapid feedback on code changes.
- Expand test coverage across UI, API, and backend services, identifying gaps and implementing robust test strategies.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, providing quality insights during sprint planning, stand‑ups, and retrospectives.
- Monitor test results, troubleshoot failures, and continuously improve testing frameworks and processes.
Requirements
- Proven experience with Playwright or similar modern test automation tools.
- Strong programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript for test script development.
- Hands‑on experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines).
- Solid understanding of Agile development practices and collaborative teamwork.
- Excellent problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
Skills
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