Ref: SD-3941103

Posted 03 Jul 2025

Test Engineer

Industry

IT & Telecomms

Job type

Contract or Temp

Location

Auckland

The Consultant
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Subbu Desu

Senior Talent Manager

The Role

  • Playwright, Manual and Automation Testing with Playwright
  • Northshore location
  • 4 days in Office, free parking

The Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Tester with hands-on experience in Playwright for API testing to join our growing QA team in North Shore, Auckland. In this role, you'll help design, build, and maintain robust automated test suites, ensuring the reliability and performance of our backend services and APIs.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, working on innovative projects with a strong focus on quality engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities:
  • This role requires a technical approach to Quality combined with manual testing expertise with automation capabilities to deliver exceptional product experience to the customers
  • Develop and maintain automated API tests using Playwright.
  • Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and product owners to define testing requirements and acceptance criteria.
  • Design and implement test plans for RESTful APIs and microservices.
  • Troubleshoot issues and conduct root cause analysis for test failures.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to test strategy improvements.
  • Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
What We’re Looking For:
  • Proven experience in API automation testing, ideally with Playwright.
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript or Python.
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and tools such as Postman or Swagger.
  • Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools.
  • Solid understanding of software QA methodologies and Agile practices.
  • Ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive test cases and documentation.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
 
If this sounds like the role for you and your skill set matches those listed above, please "Apply Now" or call RWA on 09 579 7929.
 
Only people with the right to live and work in New Zealand may apply for this role. For this position, you must be available for an interview in Christchurch or open to relocate.
      
Don't forget to visit our website for more vacancies and job opportunities. www.rwa.co.nz
 
Job Reference number: SD-3941103

Test Engineer

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