Senior QA Automation Engineer
First seen by Alion on Aug 26, 2026.
Role Overview :
We are looking for an experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Playwright and Cursor AI to build and maintain modern automation solutions supporting enterprise digital transformation initiatives. The candidate will be responsible for developing scalable automation frameworks, implementing AI-assisted test automation, and ensuring high-quality software delivery through continuous testing practices.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript.
- Develop automated Functional, Regression, Smoke, Sanity, and End-to-End test suites.
- Utilize Cursor AI to accelerate script development, code generation, debugging, and automation maintenance.
- Develop reusable automation components, utilities, and libraries.
- Automate REST API validation using Playwright API capabilities.
- Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
- Analyze automation execution results and perform root cause analysis for failures.
- Participate in Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, and Agile ceremonies.
- Collaborate with Developers, Business Analysts, and Product Owners to ensure quality throughout the SDLC.
- Perform code reviews and promote automation best practices.
- Contribute to framework enhancements and continuous process improvements.
Mandatory Skills :
- 5 - 8 years of experience in Software Testing and Automation.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Playwright.
- Strong programming skills in TypeScript and JavaScript.
- Experience using Cursor AI or AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Windsurf).
- Experience with REST API automation and validation.
- Experience integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with Git, Azure DevOps, or GitHub.
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Preferred Experience :
- Experience with: Enterprise Web Applications, Retail / E-Commerce Platforms, Microservices Architecture, API Automation, Cross-browser Testing, Cloud-based Applications, Continuous Testing.
- Exposure to: Docker, Kubernetes, SQL / Database Validation, Performance Testing, Accessibility Testing, Azure Cloud.
Company Policy :
CGI is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, CGI is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.
Skills
Software Quality Assurance, Software Testing Tools, Playwright Testing, Javascript, TypeScript, Automation Testing, AI/ML Testing, AI Tools