ShyftLabs

Data-driven decision-making platform for organizations

Lead QA Automation Engineer - Playwright

Test Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNoida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required.
Experience in quality leadership managing complex projects related to retail, business-and-mortar, and mobile point-of-sale applications is required.
At least 7 years of experience working with web, mobile, and API service-based applications is required.
Deep proficiency validating front-end web applications, back-end web services, and microservices using tools such as Postman and SoapUI is required.
At least 7 years of experience with automation tools and frameworks is required, including advanced proficiency in Playwright alongside Selenium, Cypress, RestAssured, PyTest, Robot, and behavior-driven and test-driven development paradigms.
Hands-on experience using AI tools, particularly Claude, in day-to-day QA workflows for test generation, script acceleration, framework construction, and automated maintenance is required.
At least 5 years of experience with Appium and related mobile automation tools is required.
At least 5 years of experience with one or more of TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, or Java is required.
Expertise in version-control workflows and governance using Git, GitHub, and GitLab is required.
A proven track record configuring continuous integration and deployment pipelines and test scheduling using tools such as Jenkins is required.
Proficiency in backend database querying and validation using Oracle and SQL tools is required.
At least 3 years of experience with Agile development practices and Scrum, and supporting applications such as JIRA, is required.
Experience with test management tools such as TestRail, Zephyr, or HP ALM is required.
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical capabilities for complex automated architectures are required.
Verbal and written communication skills, the ability to lead technical discussions, and the ability to mentor teams are required.

Responsibilities

Lead quality strategy and execution for software solutions, including defining test strategies, governing automation frameworks, and mentoring team members from initial planning through production deployment.
Lead automation strategy and develop automated test scripts for PetConnect inventory and store-order processes and point-of-sale business-and-mortar applications.
Architect, build, and scale end-to-end automation frameworks using Playwright.
Apply generative AI tools, especially Claude, to accelerate test-case creation, test-coverage mapping, and automated test-script creation.
Use AI assistants and Claude to streamline framework refactoring, optimize test code, and reduce ongoing test-script maintenance and debugging effort.
Partner with cross-functional teams to define scope, objectives, and deliverables for automated and manual testing at all levels.
Establish quality-assurance best practices, procedures, and assessments.
Promote Playwright best practices, including parallel test execution, multi-browser strategies using Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit, and resilient element locators.
Provide technical oversight and mentorship for existing automation frameworks.
Track and report test-efficiency, effectiveness, and release-readiness indicators, including defect counts, code coverage, and automation velocity.
Oversee bug-triage workflows, root-cause analysis, and automated test-code reviews before code commitment.
Bridge communication between business stakeholders and engineering teams.
Drive engineering excellence across enterprise-wide initiatives and release cycles.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Lead QA Automation Engineer (Playwright) to lead QA strategy, automation framework development, and testing for enterprise Web, Mobile, API, Retail, and POS applications. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in Playwright, Appium, API testing, programming, CI/CD, and database validation, along with experience in QA leadership and team mentoring. The candidate will also drive the practical use of Generative AI tools, especially Claude, to improve test automation, coverage, debugging, and maintenance.

ShyftLabs is a growing data product company founded in early 2020 and works primarily with Fortune 500 companies. We deliver digital solutions built to help accelerate the growth of businesses in various industries, by focusing on creating value through innovation.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for leading the quality strategy and execution of software solutions. This includes defining test strategies, governing automation frameworks, mentoring other team members, from initial planning through to final production deployment.
Lead the automation strategy and development of automated test scripts for PetConnect (Inventory and Store order process ) and POS B&M applications
Architect, build, and scale robust end-to-end (E2E) automation frameworks using Playwright.
Drive the adoption and hands-on application of various generative AI tools—with a primary focus on Claude—to accelerate test case creation, map test coverage, and automated test scripts from scratch.
Leverage AI assistants and Claude to streamline framework refactoring, optimize test code, and drastically reduce the overhead of ongoing test script maintenance and debugging.
Partner with cross-functional teams to define scope, objectives, and deliverables for all levels of automated and manual testing.
Establish and champion quality assurance best practices, procedures, and rigorous QA assessments.
Spearhead Playwright best practices, including parallel test execution, multi-browser strategies (Chromium, Firefox, WebKit), and resilient element locators.
Provide technical oversight and mentorship for existing automation frameworks.
Track and report on metric-driven indicators of test efficiency, effectiveness, and release readiness (e.g., defect counts, code coverage, automation velocity).
Oversee bug triage workflows, root cause analysis, and automated test code reviews prior to code commitment.
Demonstrate exceptional communication, technical leadership, and problem-solving skills to bridge communication between business stakeholders and engineering teams.
Drive engineering excellence across large-scale, enterprise-wide initiatives and release cycles.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Experience in Quality leadership experience managing complex projects related to retail, B&M, Mobile POS applications
7+ years of experience working with Web, Mobile and API Service based applications
Deep proficiency in validating front-end web applications, back-end web services, and microservices using tools such as Postman and SoapUI.
7+ years of expertise working with leading automation tools and frameworks, with advanced proficiency in Playwright alongside Selenium, Cypress, RestAssured, PyTest, Robot, and BDD/TDD paradigms.
Extensive, hands-on experience leveraging various AI tools and Claude specifically within day-to-day QA workflows—proven ability to utilize AI for intelligent test generation, script acceleration, framework construction, and automated maintenance.
5+ years of experience working with Appium and such related tools for Mobile automation
Strong fluency in modern programming languages, with 5+ years working in TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, or Java.
Expertise in version control workflows and governance using Git, GitHub, and GitLab.
Proven track record of configuring continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and test scheduling via tools like Jenkins.
Proficiency in backend database querying and validation using Oracle and SQL tools.
3+ years of experience with Agile development practices, scrum and supporting apps like JIRA
Experience with test management tools like TestRail, Zephyr, HP ALM
Outstanding debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical capabilities for complex automated architectures.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to lead technical discussions and mentor teams.

ShyftLabs is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, and nationality to apply. If you require accommodation during the interview process, let us know and we’ll be happy to support you.

About the Company

ShyftLabs

Data-driven decision-making platform for organizations

ShyftLabs helps organizations adopt a data-first approach to decision making by establishing repeatable data practices and governance that turn data into timely insights. Its offering designs and implements data-driven decision workflows and analytics pipelines so teams access trustworthy data with clearly defined metrics and actions. Unlike tools that provide dashboards alone, ShyftLabs builds end-to-end processes that standardize how data is measured, analyzed, and used in decisions. Its goal is to help organizations move faster and make better choices, staying ahead of the competition.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Canada
Founded: 2018

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