Mid-Level Test Automation Engineer (Playwright SME)

Company: CACI
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Title: Mid-Level Test Automation Engineer (Playwright SME) Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: None Type of Travel: None * * * The Opportunity: We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Mid-Level Test Automation Engineer to drive the quality assurance strategy for our mission-critical web applications within Federal IT Operations. The successful candidate is a technical specialist with at least 3 years of hands-on professional experience specifically using the Playwright framework and an active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI with Poly ) clearance. This role requires a deep technical ability to architect resilient test suites, integrate them into our CI/CD pipelines, and maintain strict end-to-end traceability. You will bridge the gap between development and requirements by ensuring all automated tests tracked in Zephyr are directly linked to business requirements defined in ServiceNow User Stories Responsibilities: Automation Strategy & Architecture: Design, write, and maintain scalable End-to-End (E2E) test scripts using Playwright with TypeScript. Utilize advanced features like Fixtures, Page Object Models (POM), and Global Setup/Teardown to build reusable test architecture. • Test Management & Traceability: Own the end-to-end traceability lifecycle. This requires ensuring Playwright scripts map to Zephyr Test Cases, and strictly enforcing that all Zephyr Test Cases are upstream linked to ServiceNow User Stories for comprehensive requirement validation. • CI/CD & DevOps Integration: Configure and manage the execution of Playwright suites within the CI/CD pipeline (e.g., Jenkins/GitLab CI), often utilizing Docker containers. Utilize Playwright’s Trace Viewer and artifacts to debug pipeline failures efficiently. • Hybrid Testing Strategies: Implement testing strategies that go beyond the UI, utilizing Playwright to intercept network traffic (mocking/stubbing) and validate API endpoints directly. • Code Quality & Mentorship: Conduct code reviews for junior engineers, ensuring adherence to TypeScript best practices and reliable locator strategies (prioritizing getByRole, etc.). • Reporting & Metrics: Manage the ingestion of JUnit/XML results from the automation pipeline into Zephyr to update execution status, providing leadership with clear, real-time reports on requirement validation status. • Quality Assurance & Validation: Collaborate with Product Owners to review ServiceNow User Stories and Acceptance Criteria to ensure testability. Qualifications: Required: . Security Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI (TS/SCI with POLY ). • Professional Experience: Minimum 5 years of total progressive experience in IT/QA, with a mandated minimum of 3 years dedicated professional experience using Playwright. • Current DODI 8570.01-M IAT Level II Certification, Security Certification • Core Technical Skills: o Strong proficiency in TypeScript (including interfaces and types). o Mastery of JavaScript asynchronous programming patterns (Async/Await). o Expertise in Playwright's reliable locator strategy (getByRole, getByTestId, etc.). • Test Lifecycle Methodology: o Demonstrated professional experience using Zephyr for test case creation, execution planning, and cycle management. o Proven experience working with ServiceNow Agile/SDLC modules (User Stories, Sprints). o Ability to demonstrate the methodology used to successfully link test management results (Zephyr) back to requirement management systems (ServiceNow). • Version Control: Advanced Git skills for collaborative development (branching, merging). • Complexity: Proven ability to solve complex automation problems such as asynchronous handling, dynamic data seeding, and secure authentication flows. Desired: • Experience implementing Visual Regression testing using Playwright's capabilities. • Familiarity with connectors or plugins that integrate Jira/Zephyr data with ServiceNow. • Experience running Playwright suites on cloud grids (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, or AWS Device Farm). • Relevant certifications, such as ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer or ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA). • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. - What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. The proposed salary range for this position is: $86,600 - $181,800 CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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