Playwright Test Automation Engineer

Playwright Test Automation Engineer

Duration: Until 31/12/2027

Workload: Full time hours

Setup: Freelance (Daily Rate / Limited Company / Umbrella / Sole Trader)

Sponsorship: Not Provided

Location: Budapest, Hungary (1 day per week onsite)

Our client is seeking an experienced Playwright Test Automation Engineer to support the delivery of high-quality software solutions within an international agile environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright .
• Execute automated and manual testing activities aligned with ISTQB principles and software testing best practices.
• Collaborate closely with developers, requirements engineers, and product teams within Agile (Scrum/Kanban) environments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on test automation, AI-driven testing, and innovative quality assurance practices .
• Create and maintain test documentation, test cases, and defect reports.
• Contribute to overall software quality and release readiness throughout the development lifecycle.

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and test automation.
• Excellent understanding of software testing methodologies and ISTQB principles .
• Experience working within Agile software development environments (Scrum/Kanban).
• Strong interest in automation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies .
• Ability to work independently and quickly adapt to new technologies and business domains.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience within banking or financial services environments.
• Understanding of terminology used by Requirements Engineers and Developers.
• Basic programming knowledge, including SQL or object-oriented programming languages.
• Experience with Xray or similar test management tools.
• German language skills.