QA Lead Automation

Overview:Job Title: QA Lead - Automation (Playwright Mandatory)Location: Fort Mill SC , (Onsite/Hybrid )Experience: 12+ YearsRATE : $55/hr C2CJob Summary:We are looking for a highly skilled QA Lead - Automation with strong hands-on expertise in Playwright (mandatory) to lead automation strategy and execution. The ideal candidate should have experience building modern automation frameworks and leading QA teams in Agile environments.Key Responsibilities:Design and develop robust automation frameworks using Playwright (MANDATORY)Ensure high test coverage across UI, API, and end-to-end flowsIntegrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelinesCollaborate with engineering and product teams to define quality standardsReview automation scripts and enforce best practicesDrive continuous improvement in QA processes and toolsProvide test metrics, reports, and insights to stakeholdersMandatory Skills (Strict Requirement):Hands-on experience with Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript) - MUST HAVEStrong experience in end-to-end test automation using PlaywrightExperience in building automation frameworks from scratch using PlaywrightSolid understanding of API testing (Postman / REST / Playwright API testing)Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)Strong knowledge of Git/version controlExperience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsSkills: