Playwright Test Automation Engineer Duration: Until 31/12/2027 Workload: Full time hours Setup: Freelance (Daily Rate / Limited Company / Umbrella / Sole Trader) Sponsorship: Not Provided Location: Budapest, Hungary (1 day per week onsite) Our client is seeking an experienced Playwright Test Automation Engineer to support the delivery of high-quality software solutions within an international agile environment. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright. Execute automated and manual testing activities aligned with ISTQB principles and software testing best practices. Collaborate closely with developers, requirements engineers, and product teams within Agile (Scrum/Kanban) environments. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on test automation, AI-driven testing, and innovative quality assurance practices. Create and maintain test documentation, test cases, and defect reports. Contribute to overall software quality and release readiness throughout the development lifecycle. Must-Have Skills: Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and test automation. Excellent understanding of software testing methodologies and ISTQB principles. Experience working within Agile software development environments (Scrum/Kanban). Strong interest in automation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. Ability to work independently and quickly adapt to new technologies and business domains. Fluent English communication skills. Nice-to-Have: Experience within banking or financial services environments. Understanding of terminology used by Requirements Engineers and Developers. Basic programming knowledge, including SQL or object-oriented programming languages. Experience with Xray or similar test management tools. German language skills.