Automation Lead - Playwright (Brisbane City)

Short Description We are seeking highly skilled hands‑on Automation Lead Engineer that Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Playwright‑based automation frameworks. Location Brisbane, Australia Salary Range AUD $108,571,232
- $119,893 Annual Gross. Note: The above salary range is only indicative and may be subject to suitable enhancements, based on internal company processes. Roles and Responsibilities Academics and Work Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
- At least 9 years of experience with Information Technology Tertiary Qualification in IT / Computer Science / related discipline Job Description We are seeking highly skilled hands‑on Automation Engineer role experience to collaborate with Design, development, and maintenance of Playwright‑based automation frameworks. Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Playwright‑based automation frameworks
- Define and implement automation strategy, including adoption of AI‑driven testing accelerators
- Develop and maintain automated tests for functional, regression, and integration testing
- Leverage AI/ML concepts to improve test coverage, execution efficiency, and defect prediction
- Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
- Ensure automation code quality through reviews, refactoring, and best practices
- Collaborate with development, product, and business stakeholders to ensure risk‑based test coverage
- Track and report automation metrics, trends, and quality insights
- Mentor automation engineers and guide the team on modern automation and AI‑assisted testing practices Mandatory Skills & Experience
- 8-10 years of overall testing experience with 6+ years in test automation
- Solid understanding of test framework design, automation patterns, and best practices
- Familiarity with AI‑enhanced testing concepts
- Experience integrating automation with CI/CD (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) pipelines
- Strong knowledge of SDLC/STLC and Agile methodologies
- Proficiency in Git/version control
- Prior experience leading or mentoring automation teams
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to lead technically and drive automation and AI adoption Additional
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Solid attention to detail and outstanding analytical and problem‑solving skills. Benefits
- Income Protection Insurance
- Paid Parental and Volunteer leaves
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible working arrangements (hybrid, reviewed case‑by‑case basis)
- Health Insurance Discount and Well‑being Program
- Access to Fitness and Gym Memberships
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