Central Transport
QA Engineer (Sterling Heights)
Central Transport, Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States, 48310
Were seeking a
QA Automation Engineer
to design, develop, and maintain automated test coverage for our .NET and Angular applications. This role focuses heavily on building end-to-end and API tests in
Playwright , integrating them into our
Woodpecker CI
pipelines, and ensuring each pull request is validated through automated testing. The ideal candidate will have experience scripting in TypeScript or JavaScript, working with REST APIs, and collaborating with developers to improve test reliability and system quality.
Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain
Playwright test suites
for Angular front-end and .NET API validation. Develop
reusable test cases and automation frameworks
for regression, smoke, and integration testing. Integrate automated tests into the
Woodpecker CI/CD pipeline , validating each PR and build. Collaborate with developers to identify and automate high-value test cases early in development. Maintain and extend existing
manual and automated test case documentation . Create
test data and environment setup scripts
for repeatable, isolated test runs. Monitor pipeline test results, investigate failures, and report issues in Jira. Continuously improve automation coverage, reporting, and stability of tests. Work with existing QA members to elevate their skill set in the automation space.
Required Skills & Experience 3+ years of experience in QA automation or software testing. Proficiency with
Playwright
(preferred) or similar tools (Cypress, Selenium, Puppeteer, Robot Framework). Strong skills in
TypeScript or JavaScript . Experience testing
REST APIs
and validating request/response data. Familiarity with
CI/CD tools
(Woodpecker CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Drone, etc.). Understanding of
Git workflows , PR testing, and version control practices. Experience authoring
clear, maintainable test cases
and automation scripts. Basic understanding of
.NET, Angular, and containerized environments
(Podman/Docker).
Preferred Skills Experience writing
API test suites
in Postman or Playwrights API module. Knowledge of
SQL
for data validation and test verification. Understanding of
QA metrics , test coverage analysis, and reporting.
Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Comfortable working closely with developers and DevOps engineers. Proactive and detail-oriented, with a focus on improving test quality and speed.
Why Join Youll be at the center of our automation initiative, building the test infrastructure that ensures every build, deployment, and PR meets our quality standards. Youll have the freedom to shape our automation strategy, develop Playwright frameworks, and directly impact how software moves from development to production.
QA Automation Engineer
to design, develop, and maintain automated test coverage for our .NET and Angular applications. This role focuses heavily on building end-to-end and API tests in
Playwright , integrating them into our
Woodpecker CI
pipelines, and ensuring each pull request is validated through automated testing. The ideal candidate will have experience scripting in TypeScript or JavaScript, working with REST APIs, and collaborating with developers to improve test reliability and system quality.
Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain
Playwright test suites
for Angular front-end and .NET API validation. Develop
reusable test cases and automation frameworks
for regression, smoke, and integration testing. Integrate automated tests into the
Woodpecker CI/CD pipeline , validating each PR and build. Collaborate with developers to identify and automate high-value test cases early in development. Maintain and extend existing
manual and automated test case documentation . Create
test data and environment setup scripts
for repeatable, isolated test runs. Monitor pipeline test results, investigate failures, and report issues in Jira. Continuously improve automation coverage, reporting, and stability of tests. Work with existing QA members to elevate their skill set in the automation space.
Required Skills & Experience 3+ years of experience in QA automation or software testing. Proficiency with
Playwright
(preferred) or similar tools (Cypress, Selenium, Puppeteer, Robot Framework). Strong skills in
TypeScript or JavaScript . Experience testing
REST APIs
and validating request/response data. Familiarity with
CI/CD tools
(Woodpecker CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Drone, etc.). Understanding of
Git workflows , PR testing, and version control practices. Experience authoring
clear, maintainable test cases
and automation scripts. Basic understanding of
.NET, Angular, and containerized environments
(Podman/Docker).
Preferred Skills Experience writing
API test suites
in Postman or Playwrights API module. Knowledge of
SQL
for data validation and test verification. Understanding of
QA metrics , test coverage analysis, and reporting.
Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Comfortable working closely with developers and DevOps engineers. Proactive and detail-oriented, with a focus on improving test quality and speed.
Why Join Youll be at the center of our automation initiative, building the test infrastructure that ensures every build, deployment, and PR meets our quality standards. Youll have the freedom to shape our automation strategy, develop Playwright frameworks, and directly impact how software moves from development to production.