QA Engineer Manual Testing Playwright Automation

Project Description
For our client, we are looking for an experienced QA Engineer with a focus on manual testing as well as test automation with Playwright. In this role, you ensure that the client's software works the way users and the business expect. You design and execute thorough manual tests, grow the Playwright-based automation, and validate data through APIs.
You work closely with Product Owners, Designers, and developers in an Agile (Scrum) team, and you help raise the quality standards of the whole team. The role covers the full breadth of the testing process – from test case design to test execution (functional, regression, integration, system, exploratory, UAT) through to defect management and release support. You also actively contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and documentation.

Location: Remote, with occasional travel to on-site workshops (for example: Düsseldorf, Madrid)

Responsibilities
Design, develop, execute, and maintain manual test cases, test plans, and test scenarios based on business and technical requirements
Perform functional, regression, integration, system, exploratory, and user acceptance testing (UAT) across different environments
Verify software performance from a user experience perspective and ensure compliance with business requirements
Develop, execute, and maintain automated tests using Playwright, and contribute to the automation of regression testing
Test APIs: retrieve data, analyze it, and use it for test validation
Identify, document, and track software defects using defect management tools
Reproduce issues, gather supporting evidence, and work closely with the development team to resolve defects
Validate bug fixes and conduct regression testing before releases
Assist with test data creation, test environment validation, and release verification
Review requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to identify gaps and improve test coverage
Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and release activities
Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Designers, and other stakeholders to understand workflows and expected outcomes
Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and documentation

Experience & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
3–5 years of experience in software quality assurance or manual testing
Experience testing web, mobile, or enterprise software applications
Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and software testing lifecycle (STLC)
Experience creating and executing detailed test cases and test scripts
Working knowledge of test automation and of Playwright
Experience working with APIs and analyzing the returned data for testing purposes
Able to read code and understand unit tests at a basic level
Proficient in defect tracking and test management tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jira, TestRail, Zephyr)
Familiar with Azure DevOps Boards (backlog, sprint planning, work item tracking) and Azure DevOps Test Plans (creating test cases/test suites, executing test runs, opening and assigning bugs)
Desirable: strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Desirable: excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment