Ascent Hiring! Full Time Test Automation Engineer (Playwright) in - Ricebowl

The creative mind behind every project. Put your skills to the test to build solutions that continue to shape the world we live in!

Ascent has recently been acquired by Acuity Analytics. This is a major milestone for us and an exciting opportunity for you. We work with high-growth and regulated organisations, delivering technology, talent, and digital transformation solutions that drive real business impact.

We are looking for a Test Automation Engineer with strong Playwright experience to help drive quality and automation across modern software platforms.

You will work closely with developers and engineering teams to improve automation coverage, maintain stable test frameworks, and support high-quality software delivery within an Agile environment.

• Automate existing manual test cases using Playwright
• Execute, maintain, and report on automated test cases
• Improve and expand the current test automation framework
• Identify and select suitable test cases for automation
• Create and execute manual test cases where required
• Collaborate closely with developers on PR reviews and issue clarifications
• Support CI/CD-based automated test execution
• Contribute to overall testing quality and process improvements

• Experience working as an Agile Tester or Test Automation Engineer
• Strong experience with Playwright for UI test automation
• Good understanding of software development principles
• Experience with CI/CD-based testing approaches
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies including regression and exploratory testing
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of automation topics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent English communication skills

• Experience with Azure DevOps Test Plans
• Experience with test management, execution, and reporting in Azure DevOps

• Agile / Scrum delivery environment
• Collaborative engineering culture
• Automation-first mindset
• Close partnership with development teams

People are at the heart of our business. By investing in people, we create opportunities for our teams to grow while delivering exceptional results for our clients.

You’ll work on modern platforms, help shape automation best practices, and play a key role in delivering high-quality software at scale. Check out this page for more details.