Senior SDET (Playwright)

At Sparq, we help companies solve the right problems—not just build more technology.
We’re a modern product engineering partner blending strategy, craftsmanship, and speed to help organizations modernize confidently in the age of AI. From data ecosystems to digital products and AI acceleration, we turn complexity into clarity and ideas into impact.
If you’re driven to build what’s next, lead with empathy, and deliver excellence without ego, you’ll feel right at home at Sparq.
Why You Will Enjoy Mondays Again
Opportunity to work alongside a talented, diverse team in a collaborative and creative environment
Ongoing investment in your growth through training, mentorship, and industry certifications
Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies across multiple industries
Recognition programs and employee awards within an inclusive culture that celebrates great work, including our AI Innovators Program
Remote or hybrid work options
A Day In The Life
Design, build, and maintain scalable end-to-end automation frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript, including page object models, reusable fixtures, and test data strategies.
Develop automated tests for REST and GraphQL APIs, using tools such as Postman to validate functionality, integrations, and service-level responses.
Perform backend and data integrity validation through hands-on SQL queries and database-level testing.
Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps to support reliable, continuous testing.
Diagnose and resolve test failures and flaky automation by distinguishing application defects from framework, environment, and test data issues.
Maintain test cases and execution results in TestRail, ensuring automated coverage is aligned with test plans, acceptance criteria, and release requirements.
Collaborate closely with developers, product stakeholders, and Agile team members during sprint planning, Scrum ceremonies, defect resolution, and UAT cycles.
Apply strong software development and debugging practices to independently evaluate technical tradeoffs, troubleshoot complex issues, and improve overall testability.
Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery while independently reviewing, testing, and validating all generated code and recommendations.
Quickly build domain and application knowledge, supporting an efficient transition and contributing hands-on automation expertise within a fast-moving, cloud-based environment.
Actively use AI tools, including Claude through our Anthropic partnership, to streamline tasks, improve the quality of your work, and share best practices with teammates while continuously seeking new ways to integrate AI into your everyday workflows
What It Takes
Consultative approach and problem solving skills to successfully align digital solutions with long-term business goals of the client
Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance daily work, or a strong desire to do so, including a willingness to experiment, learn, and champion AI adoption within your role
Claude Certified Developer or Architect highly preferred; possible opportunity to obtain as a Sparq colleague
Commitment to understanding and exceeding client expectations
Ability to perform project oversight and execution of deliverables
Flexibility to adapt within a high-growth organization
Ability to lead, mentor and motivate those around them
Hunger for continuous learning and professional development
Intellectual curiosity to provide creative solutions
Full understanding of the software development life cycle
Ability to positively impact fellow colleagues through effective leadership, presentations, coaching, etc.
Desire to work in a team environment
Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Regardless of your specific role, we seek individuals who are excited to explore, adopt, and evangelize AI tools and methodologies. If you have experience in AI or a proven track record of rapidly learning and mentoring others on emerging tech, you’ll fit right in.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Sparq is proud to offer equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and believe in an inclusive workplace. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by contacting recruiting@teamsparq.com

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