Quality Engineer

Job Description - Senior SDET (Playwright + Type Script + Selenium/Java)

Experience:

5-9 years

Location:

Monterrey, Mexico

Role:
Quality Engineering - Test Automation (SDET)

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong expertise in Playwright (Type Script) and Selenium (Java) to strengthen our Quality Engineering practice. The ideal candidate brings deep automation skills, solid

engineering discipline, and the ability to mentor functional product specialists while driving an automation-first, shift-left testing culture.

This role is hands-on, collaborative, and central to scaling high-quality test automation across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

Test Automation & Framework Ownership

* Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Playwright (Type Script) and Selenium (Java).

* Contribute to and enhance the enterprise automation framework - ensuring scalability, reusability, and maintainability.

* Implement advanced capabilities such as parallel execution, test orchestration, efficient waits, and dynamic test data.

* Leverage Playwright MCP Server and AI-based automation accelerators to reduce script development time and improve velocity.

Shift-Left & Quality Engineering

* Drive shift-left testing through early collaboration with developers, architects, and product teams.

* Champion an API-first testing approach, ensuring service-level validations precede UI tests.

* Participate in feature grooming, DoR (Definition of Ready) validations, and ensure automation hooks are defined early.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

* Work closely with Product Testing Specialists, Dev, Dev Ops, and Architecture teams to ensure holistic testing.

* Mentor functional testers on automation practices and support their upskilling journey.

* Support RCA discussions, quality reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

CI/CD & Engineering Practices

* Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines ( Jenkins etc.).

* Ensure stable, fast, and reliable pipelines with proper logging, reporting, and observability.

* Drive code review discipline, automation coverage improvements, and engineering best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

Core Technology Skills

* Strong hands-on expertise in Playwright with Type Script (mandatory).

* Solid experience with Selenium Web Driver;
Java skills are a plus. Familiarity with automation patterns and best practices is desirable.

* Preferred:
Backend engineering experience with .NET and familiarity with major test frameworks such as xUnit or JUnit, with an understanding of their role in the SDLC.

* Foster a culture of test-driven development throughout the entire software development lifecycle.

* Deep understanding of automation architecture, page object models, fixtures, mocks, and reusable components.

* Experience with API testing using REST tools or Playwright API module.

* Strong Git experience and exposure to branching strategies, versioning, and code quality tools.

* Experience with Playwright MCP Server or AI-assisted automation tooling.

* Exposure to enterprise-grade automation frameworks.

Engineering & Dev Ops Skills

* CI/CD integration experience:
Azure Dev Ops / Jenkins / Git Hub Actions.

* Expertise in parallel execution, test performance optimization, and pipeline stability.

* Strong debugging skills using logs, traces, browser tools, and network analysis.

QE & Collaboration Skills

* Shift-left mindset and strong understanding of agile quality engineering.

* Ability to mentor junior SDETs and uplift product specialists' automation understanding.

* Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills.

Bonus

* P&C Insurance domain exposure is a plus.

Who Will Succeed in This Role

* Someone passionate about engineering excellence and automation innovation.

* A hands-on SDET who partners deeply with product, dev, and QE teams.

* Someone who can accelerate automation velocity while ensuring stability and coverage.

* Take initiative and drive process improvements, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance testing efficiency and software quality.

* A mentor who raises the technical bar for the entire QE organization.

Why Join Us

* Opportunity to drive automation strategy-not just script execution.

* Work with the latest tools:
Playwright, Type Script, Selenium/Java, AI accelerators.

* High-visibility role with strong collaboration across Engineering and Product.

* Culture of innovation, automation-first mindsets, and continuous improvement.