QA Automation Engineer - Playwright

Job Summary We are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer – Playwright to lead quality engineering activities for the Cornerstone Galaxy migration program. This role will own automation strategy, framework enhancement, end-to-end test design, and release quality assurance across learner journeys, admin workflows, integrations, and data-sensitive learning processes. Work You’ll Do · Design, build, and maintain robust UI and end-to-end automation frameworks using Playwright. · Create automated test coverage for critical workflows including learner registration, enrollment, content launch, completions, certifications, compliance tracking, and reporting. · Validate migrated functionality from Saba and Cura into Cornerstone Galaxy. · Design and execute regression, smoke, integration, and cross-browser automation suites. · Collaborate with product, development, integration, and data teams to define acceptance criteria and test strategy. · Build reusable test utilities, page objects, data-driven frameworks, and CI-integrated execution pipelines. · Validate APIs, backend workflows, and data flows supporting user journeys and platform integrations. · Use Python exposure where applicable for test data preparation, utilities, automation support, or validation scripting. · Analyze defects, perform root-cause investigation, and work with developers to accelerate resolution. · Track quality metrics, defect leakage, test coverage, and release readiness indicators. · Mentor junior QA team members and establish automation best practices. Required Skills & Qualifications · 6+ years of QA experience with strong focus on test automation. · Hands-on experience with Playwright for UI and end-to-end automation. · Strong knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript-based automation frameworks. · Experience validating enterprise web applications, APIs, and integrated workflows. · Strong understanding of test design, defect management, regression strategy, and release validation. · Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines. · Ability to work independently, lead test planning, and coordinate across multiple stakeholders. · Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills. Preferred Skills · Exposure to Python for automation utilities, data validation, or support scripts. · Hands-on exposure to AI tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude for test design acceleration, scripting assistance, and productivity improvement. · Experience with LMS, HR technology, or enterprise SaaS platform testing. · Familiarity with accessibility, performance, and cross-browser testing. · Exposure to API automation and SQL/data validation testing. Work Environment · Ability to lead quality efforts in a fast-paced, multi-team environment. · Comfortable working remotely or in a hybrid model with global stakeholders.