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CONTRACT Automation Test Engineer (Playwright)

Sunstone Talent

CONTRACT Automation Test Engineer (Playwright)

Skills

SQL QueriesTypescriptPlaywrightJavascript

2 months ago

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Contract type:

Freelance / Contract

Salary:

NZ$160,000 – NZ$180,000 / year

Location:

Christchurch, New Zealand

Work mode:

Hybrid

Published on:

10 August 2026

What they need


A successful, global software house is looking for a Contract Automation Test Engineer to help out a team be a key player in helping improve quality on a global leading SaaS product
 
Enjoy trouble-shooting? Solving problems? Writing test scripts?
 
Work on Playwright & Jest utilising modern TypeScript?
 
What you’ll bring:

·      BSc or BEng in Computer Science or Software Engineering or similar or not
·      At least 6 years commercial Software testing experience
·      Experience with automation frameworks like Playwright or similar using JavaScript or TypeScript 
·      Some experience of API testing and SQL - understanding back-end web services would be awesome
·      Experience working in an agile software development team      
·      Love helping resolve issues & finding bugs
·      A curious mind that loves learning
·      Collaborative approach - you're a team player

What you'll get:
·      Work on a modern SaaS cloud based suite of software products
·      Work on Playwright & Jest utilising TypeScript 
·      Modern Agile Software house environment
·      Work within web / software / SaaS / cloud technologies
·      Good innovative culture - friendly, supportive people, latest technologies, flexible / working from home 2 days, modern offices, great coffee
·     Flexible hours and part-time 15-20 hours per week 3 month contract
·     MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN NZ and if successful happy to pass a Ministry of Justice (MOJ) criminal check with no convictions at the start of your contract

Get in touch with Paul for this exciting part-time contract role that has a good variety working in an innovative, friendly software company

We hope you're feeling excited about the job advert you’re reading. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people that believe can contribute to the team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who tick all the boxes. We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and to come and do their best work :-)
 
Please Click Apply now sending your CV & Cover Letter (If you prefer happy to receive short video 60-90 secs max / MP4 with 1gb or less) or direct to **[email protected]**Learn more about Sunstone Talent on our **LinkedIn page click here:**https://www.linkedin.com/company/sunstone-talent

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