• Sr Automation QA - 3rd Party

    Insight Global (Chicago, IL)


    Job Description

    Senior QA Automation Engineer (Python/Playwright/Azure Test Plans – API Testing)

     

    We are seeking an experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer to architect and implement our first comprehensive API test automation suite. This role will leverage Python and Playwright, with test case management in Azure Test Plans (Azure DevOps). The Senior QA will establish best practices, frameworks, and provide technical leadership, ensuring robust test coverage for our APIs—even where documentation is incomplete. This is a consultative, hands-on role with significant influence on our automation strategy and team culture.

     

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    Skills and Requirements

    Must Haves:

    5+ years of experience in QA automation, with a strong focus on Python and Playwright.

     

    Proven experience building API test automation suites and integrating with Azure DevOps.

     

    Hands-on experience with Azure Test Plans, Git, and test case management.

     

    Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

     

    Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Swagger, Postman, SmartBear).

     

    Excellent communication skills (English), able to collaborate with internal teams.

     

    Ability to mentor and lead junior team members.

     

    Grit, hustle, and a consultative mindset. Plusses:

     

    Experience with UI test automation (e.g., Selenium, Angular-based applications).

     

    Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and integrating automated tests into pipelines.

     

    Performance tuning and validation experience.

     

    Experience working in ambiguous environments with incomplete documentation.