Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Engineer (Java, React, QA Automation - Playwright) Location: Dallas Texas Experience: 10+ years Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a cross-functional engineering team (backend, frontend, QA) Drive design, development, and delivery of scalable applications using Java and React Oversee end-to-end software development lifecycle , including architecture, coding, testing, and deployment Champion automation-first QA practices using tools like Playwright (TypeScript) Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define technical roadmaps Ensure best practices in code quality, performance, security, and scalability Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and support career growth Improve team productivity through agile processes and engineering excellence Work with data using SQL and Python for analytics, integrations, or backend processing Required Skills & Qualifications 10+ years of software engineering experience 3+ years of experience in an Engineering Manager Strong hands-on experience with: Java (Spring Boot or similar frameworks) React / JavaScript (modern frontend frameworks) SQL and/or Python Experience leading full-stack development teams Solid understanding of system design, microservices, and APIs Experience with QA automation frameworks , especially: Playwright with TypeScript Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities