QA Automation Engineer - Playwright

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer – Playwright to lead quality engineering activities for the Cornerstone Galaxy migration program. This role will own automation strategy, framework enhancement, end\-to\-end test design, and release quality assurance across learner journeys, admin workflows, integrations, and data\-sensitive learning processes.

Work You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain robust UI and end\-to\-end automation frameworks using Playwright.

• Create automated test coverage for critical workflows including learner registration, enrollment, content launch, completions, certifications, compliance tracking, and reporting.

• Validate migrated functionality from Saba and Cura into Cornerstone Galaxy.

• Design and execute regression, smoke, integration, and cross\-browser automation suites.

• Collaborate with product, development, integration, and data teams to define acceptance criteria and test strategy.

• Build reusable test utilities, page objects, data\-driven frameworks, and CI\-integrated execution pipelines.

• Validate APIs, backend workflows, and data flows supporting user journeys and platform integrations.

• Use Python exposure where applicable for test data preparation, utilities, automation support, or validation scripting.

• Analyze defects, perform root\-cause investigation, and work with developers to accelerate resolution.

• Track quality metrics, defect leakage, test coverage, and release readiness indicators.

• Mentor junior QA team members and establish automation best practices.

Required Skills \& Qualifications

• 6\+ years of QA experience with strong focus on test automation.

• Hands\-on experience with Playwright for UI and end\-to\-end automation.

• Strong knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript\-based automation frameworks.

• Experience validating enterprise web applications, APIs, and integrated workflows.

• Strong understanding of test design, defect management, regression strategy, and release validation.

• Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines.

• Ability to work independently, lead test planning, and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.

• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to Python for automation utilities, data validation, or support scripts.

• Hands\-on exposure to AI tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude for test design acceleration, scripting assistance, and productivity improvement.

• Experience with LMS, HR technology, or enterprise SaaS platform testing.

• Familiarity with accessibility, performance, and cross\-browser testing.

• Exposure to API automation and SQL/data validation testing.

Work Environment

• Ability to lead quality efforts in a fast\-paced, multi\-team environment.

• Comfortable working remotely or in a hybrid model with global stakeholders.