Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Playwright)

As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SSDET) , you will be working in a high-energy team , developing and executing automated tests using best - in-class engineering practices . Passion for software development and quality is critical , as this role plays a key part in modernizing the testing ecosystem .

You will contribute to the migration from Leapwork to Playwright , building scalable , maintainable test automation solutions . Ideal candidates are software engineers with strong testing experience who are highly hands-on and comfortable working in complex systems .

Location: Only LATAM - 100% Remote.

Working hours are based on the US Central–Eastern Time Zone .

About Us

Abstra is a fast-growing, Nearshore Tech Talent services company, providing top Latin American tech talent to U.S. companies and beyond. Founded by U.S.-bred engineers with over 15 years of experience, Abstra specializes in sourcing skilled professionals across a wide range of technologies to meet our clients’ needs, driving innovation and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop , execute , and maintain automated test suites using Playwright .
• Participate in the migration from Leapwork to Playwright .
• Identify test scenarios , acceptance criteria , and risks based on requirements .
• Develop end-to-end , integration , and API tests .
• Write clean , maintainable automation code following SOLID principles .
• Execute automated tests to validate functionality , performance, and scalability .
• Integrate tests into continuous delivery pipelines.
• Perform exploratory testing of new features .
• Identify , document , and track defects using tools such as JIRA.
• Collaborate closely with developers in an Agile/Scrum environment .
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing practices and tooling .

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience as an SDET, Test Automation Engineer, or Software Engineer with testing focus.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright ( mandatory ).
• Strong programming skills in at least one OOP language (Java, C# , etc.).
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript.
• Experience with API testing and database testing .
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments .
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills .
• Experience modernizing or transitioning testing frameworks is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI- driven testing approaches .
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools .
• Experience with Cloud- based testing .
• Experience working in enterprise environments .

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours and remote work options .
• Opportunities for professional growth and development .
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment .
• The chance to work on impactful projects with a talented team .
• Excellent compensation in USD.
• Hardware and software setup ( mandatory ).