Automation Engineer; Playwright

Title: Automation Engineer (Playwright)

Location: Fully Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time or Hourly (W2)

Are you an experienced Automation Engineer passionate about building scalable, modern test automation frameworks? Trissential is partnering with our client to bring on a Playwright expert who can elevate automated testing across complex digital platforms. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, enjoy solving tough automation challenges, and want the freedom of fully remote work—this role is built for you.

• The opportunity to be the go‑to Playwright expert supporting enterprise‑level engineering initiatives
• Fully remote flexibility with a team that values expertise, collaboration, and autonomy
• A role where your work directly improves product quality, speeds up delivery, and enhances engineering excellence
• A supportive environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and modern tooling are encouraged
• The chance to bring your automation engineering mastery to a high‑impact client environment

• Design, develop, and enhance automated testing frameworks using Playwright as the primary tool
• Build and maintain reusable automation components that ensure consistency, scalability, and high code quality
• Partner with development teams, QA engineers, and product owners to define automation strategy and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and provide meaningful insights on defects, failures, and quality risks
• Ensure automation is aligned with modern engineering best practices and supports rapid, reliable deployments
• Optimize automation execution performance and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency
• Contribute to documentation, standards, and continuous improvements of the automation ecosystem
• Collaborate across teams to ensure automation coverage supports business priorities and technical needs

• 10+ years of experience in automation engineering or test automation development
• Deep, hands‑on expertise with Playwright, including framework creation, setup, configuration, and custom scripting
• Strong programming experience in languages commonly used with Playwright (e.g., Type Script, JavaScript, or Python)
• Experience designing scalable, modular automation solutions for web applications
• Strong understanding of automated testing principles, CI/CD pipelines, quality engineering, and Dev Ops workflows
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams in fast‑paced, Agile environments
• Excellent problem‑solving, debugging, and analytical skills

• Knowledge of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems
• Experience integrating automation into large‑scale enterprise platforms
• Background in performance testing, API automation, or test orchestration
• Exposure to cloud‑based testing environments

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• Test automation or QA certifications are a plus but not required

At Trissential, we believe in empowering talented engineers while providing the flexibility and support you need to succeed. By joining our client’s team, you'll contribute to meaningful engineering advancements while being part of a people‑first culture.

• Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company‑sponsored benefits! $124,000–$141,000 annually or $70–$80 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market‑based rates by geography.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele‑health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid Time Off – Both compensation models offer paid time away from work
• Fully Remote Work Model
• Growth and Learning Opportunities – Access training, tools, and collaboration with top engineering professionals
• A supportive culture focused on innovation, trust, and technical excellence

This role is only open to candidates authorized to work in the United States.

Ready to build powerful automation solutions and work with modern engineering tools?

Apply today and take the next step in your career as an Automation Engineer with Trissential!