Senior Automation Engineer (Playwright TypeScript) HYBRID NYC

Job Code : RCI-NYL-6498

Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer (Playwright TypeScript)

Location: New York, NY, US 10001

Duration: 06 Month extension possible based on needs and performance

Minimum Salary: $43.00 Per Hourly

Maximum Salary: $48.00 Per Hourly

Temp Senior Automation Engineer – Hybrid (Tues/Wed/Thurs Onsite)

Work Hours: Work hours would be 9am-5pm but can be negotiated (ex. 8am-4pm)

Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)

Top 3 Skills:

• Strong Technical skills (key areas: Selenium, MABL, Playwrite)
• Strong Communication skills
• Team leadership skills

Overview

• Join a dynamic team at Client contributing to innovative technology initiatives including Generative AI and digital transformation.
• This temporary role is ideal for a seasoned automation engineer with strong leadership skills and a passion for quality engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Playwright (TypeScript), Selenium (Java), Appium, Cypress, and other tools.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts in Java, JavaScript, and C#.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery.
• Conduct performance testing and infrastructure support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test strategies and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Analyze test results, identify root causes, and drive resolution of issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team leadership.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to report progress, risks, and quality metrics.
• Support manual testing and articulate complex requirements for test case creation.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in test automation and quality engineering.
• Strong experience with Playwright (TypeScript), Selenium (Java), and integration testing.
• Proven leadership and mentorship experience.
• Solid programming skills in Java, JavaScript, and C#.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and pipeline integration.
• Strong manual testing and API testing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in life insurance, finance, or related industries.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS) and cloud-native tools.
• Experience with Browserstack or similar cloud services.
• Strong soft skills and ability to mentor within a POD structure.
• Experience with low code solutions such as TOSCA and MABL

Team & Culture

• POD structure with 4–5 POD leaders and general testers.
• Emphasis on leadership, mentorship, and communication.
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with a focus on innovation.

Is there opportunity for this to go FT: Potential to convert Yes

Years of experience Required :

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in test automation and quality engineering.

Deal Breaker :

• Strong experience is common among candidates, but inability to communicate effectively is a disqualifier.