Associate Software Test Engineer (Playwright, Typescript/ Javascript)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. NielsenIQ scores B on the Alion truth index.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript/JavaScript.
- Create and execute automated UI and API regression test suites.
- Develop test automation solutions for both frontend and backend applications.
- Validate application functionality through comprehensive database testing and verification.
- Perform REST API testing and automate API validation workflows.
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA teams to identify test requirements and improve product quality.
- Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with engineering teams for timely resolution.
- Execute backend and integration testing across multiple environments.
- Ensure automation suites are integrated into CI/CD pipelines and support continuous testing practices.
- Participate in root cause analysis of production issues and support quality improvements.
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot to improve productivity and code quality.
Required Qualifications
Test Automation
- Hands-on experience with Playwright
- Strong expertise in UI Automation Testing
- Experience in API Regression Testing and automation
- Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript
- Experience with Database Validation and Testing
Programming & Runtime
- Strong development experience in Node.js .
- Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript
- Strong knowledge of SQL and database querying
Database Technologies
- Experience working with PostgreSQL.
- Experience working with Oracle Database
API & Backend Testing
- Strong understanding of REST APIs and API testing methodologies
- Experience validating and testing backend services
- Experience building and maintaining automated API regression suites using Playwright
Good-to-Have Skills
Logging & Monitoring
- Knowledge of OpenSearch.
- Experience with application log analysis and troubleshooting.
- Exposure to production and non-production environment monitoring.
AI-Assisted Development
- Experience using GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted development tools.
Test Tools
- Experience with Postman for API testing and validation.
Preferred Experience
- 1-2 years of experience in Software Quality Engineering, Test Automation, or related roles.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Experience working with enterprise-scale applications and distributed systems.
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
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About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights-delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
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