Automation Engineer

Salary: Market Rate

About the Role

As an Automation Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in building scalable test automation solutions with a particular focus on Playwright, joining on an initial 6 mo. contract. You’ll design, implement, and optimise automation frameworks as a part of a significant digital modernisation programme focused on an excellent user experience. You’ll also collaborate closely with developers and BAs to embed quality across CI/CD pipelines.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Playwright-based automation frameworks
• Work with developers and testers to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines
• Support test strategy with reliable, reusable, and scalable test scripts
• Troubleshoot and optimise test automation processes
• Share knowledge and mentor others in modern test automation practices

Skills and Experience Required

• 5+ years in test automation, with strong recent experience using Playwright
• Proven experience designing and maintaining custom test frameworks
• Proficiency in TypeScript
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD, Git-based workflows, and Agile delivery
• Exposure to API testing, SQL, and modern cloud environments
• Hands-on development experience advantageous

How to Apply

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Please note, we can only consider applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application.