Automation QA Engineer (Playwright)

Company: Generis Enterprise Technology Limited Job Title: Automation QA Engineer (Playwright) Location: Remote – UK Contract Status: Full-time / Permanent Staff - 40 hours per week Mon-Fri Salary: Dependent on experience Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented Automation QA Engineer to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts using Playwright , ensuring the quality of our applications. You will work closely with developers, product owners, and other QA Engineers to identify areas for automation and contribute to a continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Test Automation Development: Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright for web applications.
• Test Execution: Execute automated tests, analyse results, and report issues, ensuring that test failures are appropriately investigated and resolved.
• Test Planning & Strategy: Collaborate with QA leads to define automation strategies and develop test plans and test cases to ensure coverage of critical areas.
• CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated test scripts into CI/CD pipelines to ensure ongoing quality during software development.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product owners, and other QA Engineers to understand business requirements and develop test automation around critical features.
• Bug Identification & Reporting: Identify, log, and track bugs through the entire development cycle, including collaborating with development teams for quick resolution.
• Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews for automated tests to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Performance & Scalability Testing: Contribute to performance testing efforts by designing and automating tests for load, stress, and scalability.

• Experience:
• 3+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on test automation.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with Playwright or similar testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, etc.).

• Technical Skills:
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript (required for Playwright automation).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Basic understanding of RESTful APIs and automated testing for APIs.

• Testing Methodologies:
• Solid understanding of QA processes, methodologies, and best practices in an Agile environment.
• Knowledge of various types of testing such as functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with Docker or containerized environments for test automation.
• Knowledge of continuous testing and monitoring practices.
• Experience with mobile automation testing is a plus.

About us Generis is a fast growing and successful UK-headquartered developer of world-class Content and Regulatory Information Management technology for regulated industries globally. ISO 27001 accredited, eight of the top 10 global life sciences companies rely on Generis’ flagship Intelligent Content Services platform, CARA™ for critical document and information management, including AbbVie, AstraZeneca, Biogen, Gilead, Bayer, Pfizer, and Merck KGaA. Today, Generis serves more than 600,000 users worldwide, across use cases ranging from RIM, Regulatory / R&D and Safety use cases to Clinical, Non-clinical, Quality GxP, CMC, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Information / Medical Affairs applications and more. Our mission Our mission is to provide industry-defining implementations that are fast and intuitive to bring our customers an enjoyable and efficient experience. Widely regarded by our customers for our responsiveness, we offer unprecedented care and attention to deliver high performing solutions configured to meet their individual and frequently complex requirements. Our culture At Generis we pride ourselves on employing the best people and giving them opportunities to develop their skills and abilities. As a close-knit family of employees, we work hard to cultivate a diverse and challenging working environment. Our people are entrusted with great personal responsibility, empowering them to be heard, and drive real change with their ideas and ambition. With no mandatory office and flexible working arrangements, we recognise and reward good work and recruit those with a positive can-do attitude. What we offer Competitive starting base salary (dependent on experience) Eligibility for discretionary performance/merit-based bonus Pension Private healthcare Full-time remote working Flexible working arrangements Half day Friday policy Wellness programme (bespoke to you) £1000 per year £100 per month personal Uber allowance Career progression and personal development