QA Automation Consultant - Playwright

Company DescriptionWe Dream. We Do. We Deliver.As a full-service, data-driven customer experience transformation, we partner with Top 500 companies in the DACH region and in Eastern Europe. Originally from Switzerland, Merkle DACH was created out of a merger Namics and Isobar - two leading full-service digital agencies.Our 1200+ digital enthusiasts are innovating the way brands are built, through providing expertise in Digital Transformation strategy, MarTech platforms, Creativity, UX, CRM, Data, Commerce, Mobile, Social Media, Intranet and CMS. We are part of the global Merkle brand, the largest brand within the dentsu group, who shares with us a network of over 66,000 passionate individuals in 146 countries.Job DescriptionWhat is your role? Develop automated testsWork with common test automation frameworks and toolsIntegrate with CI/CD tools and pipeline ( Jenkins)Identify potential quality risks.Analyze results and report defectsWork within an Agile development environmentCollaborate with colleagues onshore and offshore dailyYou will report to the Quality Assurance Director.QualificationsWhat should you have? 3+ years of commercial experience in testing Web and Client/Server applicationsExperience with Playwright automated toolExperience with other automated testing tools will be a huge advantage (for example Robot Framework, Cucumber, Postman)Experience with the best practices in creating system test scripts, test execution and defect reporting/trackingExperience in testing web applications across different platforms and browsersExperience with CI/CD tools like Git, JenkinsKnowledge of SQL, PLSQLTroubleshoot and cause skillsCollaborate with a team on urgent issues resolutionUnderstanding of the following Web technologies: HTTP(S), S/FTP, Web Services (SOAP, RESTful)Have contagious passion about qualityVery good verbal and written EnglishDesirable Experience:Understanding of performance testing principles and best practicesGood programming skills in JavaScript or TypescriptExperience of web usability, i18n and accessibility testing and the corresponding toolsUnderstanding of the principles of Agile software developmentKnowledge in some main Internet and e-commerce principles such as: SEO, Web Analytics, Geotargeting, CDNAdditional InformationBenefits and Perks Cutting Edge Technology & Latest IT tools Software-house environment Agile and Flexible working hours Hybrid work system (remote friendly) Digital nomad policy Focus on career development Health insurance (also included for the household) Mental health support Volunteering experiences and sustainable mindset 25 vacation days + 3 wellness days per year Beers (after 6pm), foosball, and ping-pong! #workhardplayhard Free breakfast every second Monday of the month Employee discounts Team & Company events  Inclusion & Diversity We value the strength diversity brings to our business and are working hard to build a more inclusive workplace through partnerships with Stonewall, Business Disability Forum and Business in the Community’s race and gender equality campaigns. We are happy to discuss all flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you. #LI-JV1 #LI-Hybrid