Posted 7 days ago
Automation Lead – Playwright, TypeScript
@ BeachHead
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
BeachHead is hiring a contract Automation Lead to lead automation delivery across two delivery squads for a major financial client, with potential to expand to more squads. The work centres on hands-on Playwright and TypeScript test automation, guiding two offshore automation resources, and API and database testing. Pay is $65.00 to $70.00 per hour (CAD).
Pay:
$65–$70 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Lead automation delivery across two delivery squads
- Develop and maintain Playwright and TypeScript automated tests
- Lead and support two offshore automation resources
- Perform API testing with Rest Assured and SQL database testing
- Report progress, risks and dependencies to stakeholders
Requirements summary:
- At least five years of automation or quality engineering experience
- Strong hands-on Playwright and TypeScript expertise
- Experience with Java and/or Python
- Experience with Selenium or comparable tools
- Demonstrated leadership guiding offshore resources
Tools & skills
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- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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BeachHead
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Can you lead automation delivery while driving quality across complex financial technology initiatives? Apply Now!
Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Automation Lead – Playwright, TypeScript to support a high-visibility transformation initiative focused on modernising core application capabilities. The successful candidate will provide hands-on automation expertise across multiple delivery squads, guide offshore automation resources, and help establish scalable quality engineering practices. This opportunity offers meaningful exposure to a significant technology programme, with potential to expand support across additional squads based on performance and project needs.
Pay rate range (CAD): $65.00/hr – $70.00/hr
Responsibilities
- Lead automation delivery across two delivery squads, with potential to support additional squads.
- Develop, execute, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts and frameworks.
- Apply strong Playwright and TypeScript expertise to deliver reliable automation solutions.
- Lead and support two offshore automation resources through effective planning, guidance, and collaboration.
- Contribute hands-on to automation development while coordinating leadership activities and project meetings.
- Improve automation frameworks, processes, and quality engineering practices.
- Perform API testing using Rest Assured.
- Conduct database testing and write SQL queries to validate application functionality.
- Support delivery milestones while maintaining high standards of quality and accountability.
- Communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes clearly to project stakeholders.
- Work independently to identify issues, drive solutions, and deliver against agreed timelines.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced financial technology environment.
Desired Skill-Set
- At least five years of experience in automation or quality engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and TypeScript.
- Experience with Java and/or Python.
- Expertise in automation framework development, execution, and maintenance.
- Experience with Selenium or comparable automation technologies.
- Hands-on API testing experience using Rest Assured.
- Basic database testing skills and proficiency writing SQL queries.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to guide offshore resources.
- Strong accountability and the ability to lead and deliver independently.
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining delivery quality.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
Nice to Have
- Java development background.
- Experience with the Quantum framework.
- Experience with Selenium.
- Exposure to AI-powered automation.
- Mobile testing experience across iOS and Android.
- Knowledge of JSM Forms or JSM.
- Experience transitioning from software development into automation.
BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.
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