QA Engineer (Automation)
First seen by Alion on Nov 14, 2026. NielsenIQ scores B on the Alion truth index.
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. For more information, visit NIQ.com.
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior Software Engineer – QA Automation with strong expertise in Playwright, Pluto, and BDD frameworks. The candidate will drive automation excellence and build scalable automation solutions for enterprise applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright and Pluto.
- Develop UI, API, regression, smoke, integration, and end-to-end automated tests.
- Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines.
- Perform root cause analysis and defect validation.
- Collaborate with developers, product owners, and architects.
- Mentor junior QA engineers and establish best practices.
Mandatory Skills
- Playwright (Mandatory)
- Pluto Framework (Mandatory)
- BDD Frameworks: Cucumber, SpecFlow, Gherkin (Mandatory)
- TypeScript and JavaScript
- API Testing and Postman
- Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
- SQL and Database Testing
Required Qualifications
- 6-8 years of QA Automation experience.
- 3+ years of Playwright automation experience.
- Hands-on experience with Pluto framework.
- Experience implementing BDD automation frameworks.
- Strong Agile/Scrum experience.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
- Selenium
- Cypress
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Performance Testing
- Accessibility Testing
- Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms
- Recharge and revitalize with help of wellness plans made for you and your family
- Plan your future with financial wellness tools
- Stay relevant and upskill yourself with career development opportunities
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ's principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ's AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/
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.
For more information, visit NIQ.com
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