About this role
Job Summary
We are seeking a forward-thinking Quality Assurance Engineer (Playwright Automation) to design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions that ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of our software products. This role focuses on building scalable UI and API test automation, leveraging of AI-assisted testing tools and intelligent automation to improve test coverage, reduce maintenance effort, and accelerate high-quality releases
Key Responsibilities
Testing & Validation
Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites utilizing AI technologies using Playwright for web frontend and backend testing
- Apply best practices in test automation, including:
- Page Object Model (POM) or Screenplay patterns
- Test data management strategies
- Parallel execution and test isolation
- Stable selectors and resilient locators
Leverage AI-powered testing tools to generate, optimize, and maintain test cases and test data
Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing
Perform targeted manual testing when needed and for story verification, exploratory testing, and edge‑case validation
Collaborate with the engineering team to understand requirements and provide early feedback on Design and Implementation
Create automated API tests and contract checks
Create detailed, comprehensive test plans and cases
Analyze test and production data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Quality Systems & Compliance
- Review design plans, process procedures, and quality manuals
- Maintain quality records and compliance documentation
- Analyse data to identify trends and prevent defects
- Recommend and implement corrective actions
- Apply Root Cause Analysis (RCA) tools and methodologies for problem-solving
Collaboration & Agile Practices
Work closely with development, product, and content teams
Participate in Agile ceremonies
Promote agile principles: adaptability, transparency, iterative development
Preferred Technical Skills
AI Tools: GitHub Copilot within VSCode, AI agents, MCP server
Automation Tools: Playwright (Preferred), Cypress, Selenium or similar
Programming/Scripting: JavaScript/ TypeScript, Java, Python,
Development/pipeline tools: VSCode, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Testfully or Postman
Databases: MySQL, Postgres, DynamoDB
Solid understanding of CI/CD Pipelines using GitHub Action and DevOps practices
Soft Skills
Strong communication and teamwork
Analytical and problem-solving mindset
Adaptability to changing requirements
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline
Minimum of 2 years of experience in QA/testing and quality engineering
Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies
Quality certifications (preferred)
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location.
The full-time salary range is between $80,000 - $90,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
Applications will be accepted through 26th January 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.
Other facts
About Pearson
Our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c. 20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It's who we are.
What you'll do
- The Quality Assurance Engineer will design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions to ensure software quality and performance. Responsibilities include creating automated test suites, integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with engineering teams.
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