Playwright Automation Engineer in London

The company is a fast-growing IT company focusing on Microsoft Cloud based solutions. Our culture has an enviable reputation in the industry which we work hard to maintain. We are focused on creating an inclusive environment where our employees thrive based upon integrity, strong work ethic, a one-team ethos, desire to learn and develop and a commitment to deliver unwavering service excellence to our customers, vendors and partners. Therefore, first and foremost we recruit with our cultural fit in mind.

We are seeking a highly skilled Playwright Automation Engineer to join our team and lead the design and execution of both manual and automated tests for enterprise-level Web, Desktop, and Mobile applications. You must be proficient in both C# and TypeScript and have hands-on experience with SpecFlow (for C#) and Cucumber (for TypeScript). Experience with modern testing tools like Selenium and Playwright is essential. You will play a key role in transforming user stories and technical specifications into robust, maintainable test scenarios written in Gherkin syntax. This role requires clear communication, strong problem-solving abilities, and a passion for quality. You’ll work closely with developers, stakeholders, and clients to ensure high-quality software delivery in fast-paced, agile environments—often under tight deadlines.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated and manual test cases for Web, Desktop, and Mobile applications.
• Write clean, scalable test code using C# (SpecFlow) and TypeScript (Cucumber).
• Build and maintain test automation frameworks using Selenium and Playwright.
• Create clear, behaviour-driven scenarios using Gherkin syntax, aligned with user stories and design documentation.
• Perform test planning, execution, debugging, and defect triage across multiple projects.
• Proactively investigate, isolate, and report on issues—whether environment, configuration, or code-related.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Identify project scope changes and manage them effectively via change requests.
• Act as a Testing SME, able to confidently present test strategy and outcomes to clients and stakeholders.

Skills, experience and qualifications:

• Strong programming skills in both C# and TypeScript.
• Good experience with SpecFlow (C#) and/or Cucumber (TypeScript).
• Proficient in writing and executing tests using Selenium and Playwright.
• An understanding of Gherkin syntax and BDD practices.
• Experience in manual and automated testing within agile, enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills to isolate root causes of issues.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities (Client Facing).
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain quality standards.
• Familiarity with Azure Test Plans for test case management and traceability.
• Hands-on with CI/CD pipelines, especially in Azure DevOps.
• Ability to work independently while managing testing priorities across multiple projects.
• Experience in performance / stress testing using JMeter and Azure Load Testing.
• Ability to balance manual smoke testing with test automation efforts.
• Experience working in client-facing roles and managing testing priorities across multiple projects.

Disability Confident:

The company has a proactive attitude when it comes to looking after the wellbeing and inclusion of all our employees. We promote equal opportunities through our recruitment process and a positive, inclusive culture across the business which we are proud of. We are diverse in our approach to recruitment and recognise that talent comes in all different forms. The diversity in our team is what helps our business work so well.

To find out more about our disability commitment please contact People & Culture or ask during the interview.

Our Offering:

In addition to a competitive salary, there are a number of benefits and perks we offer to say thank you for being a part of our journey:

• To work at a 3 World Class Best Company.
• Flexibility over where you work with our Winning from Anywhere approach.
• 25 days holiday.
• Home working allowance paid monthly.
• Winning from Anywhere allowance to help your set up at home.
• 24/7 GP at hand.
• Immediate 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• We’ll support you when you’re not well with our Company sick pay scheme.
• 4x base salary life assurance.
• Private health insurance after a successful year’s service.
• Enhanced parental pay and leave, supporting you with those precious life moments.
• Access to the Perkbox platform to help make your money go further.
• Cyclescheme.
• Electric car scheme.
• And many more!

AI in our recruitment process:

At the company becoming a Frontier organisation is key to our success, so we use AI to support our recruitment team with tasks such as note‑taking and automating parts of the recruitment process so we can focus more time on meaningful, human conversations and providing a positive candidate experience. We do not use AI to review, screen, score, or rank applications. All hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about our recruitment process or need adjustments at any stage, please let us know, we’re happy to help.