FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $42.63 - $72.46 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid
Recruiter – Liz Vander Linden | evander@utah.gov | 801-957-7232
Application Deadline – September 15, 2026*
*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Design, write, and maintain robust automated testing solutions in Python using Playwright and Pytest.Strictly adhere to the custom Page Object Model (POM) architecture, utilizing explicit code banners, visual outdenting, and proper component composition.Enforce strict locator strategies: always prioritize Playwright built-ins (get_by_role, get_by_text) over CSS, using XPath strictly as a last resort.Utilize Playwright auto-waiting assertions (expect()) rather than arbitrary time.sleep() to eliminate test flakiness.Build and implement Continuous Integration (CI/CD) pipelines utilizing tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline.Run security scans and work with developers to address and fix vulnerabilities.Select and apply appropriate testing methods to evaluate the success of application updates and modifications.Prepare comprehensive test scenarios and data to guide testing activities.Collaboration & Leadership Duties
Mentor team members in test automation best practices, Pythonic logic (e.g., using comprehensions over loop-populated collections), and pipeline development.Conduct rigorous code reviews using our standardized Code Review Checklist, ensuring sound logic, correct naming conventions, and proper exception handling.Participate in planning/standup meetings to coordinate testing and development requirements.Provide detailed information to developers on "failed" test cases.Address standards and business requirements with development teams.Identify problems or potential problem areas and recommend solutions.Make recommendations, when appropriate, as feedback to business and technical staff on application design and function.
Documentation & Project ManagementEnsure all public functions, classes, and tests are documented with Google-style docstrings in the imperative mood.Maintain 100% type-hinting compliance across all method signatures and return types.Use development tracking software (JIRA) to collaborate and document testing assignments.Document testing activities and results that are complete and accurate.Create and maintain software documentation for future reference and maintenance needs.Prioritize assignments and workflow to meet established deadlines.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science desired or demonstrated equivalent work experience Experience with Jira, Azure Boards, or other project management tools.Experience with YAML for deploying and implementing CI/CD solutions in GitHub Actions, Gitlab Pipelines, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline.Deep understanding of the Page Object Model (POM) design pattern and object-oriented architecture.Lead and mentor QA team membersExperience writing automated tests utilizing Pytest and implementing advanced fixture architectures.Experience with backend API testing using tools such as Postman.Experience with querying and interacting with databases: Oracle, SQL, MySQL.Experience working in an agile/scrum environment.Familiarity with accessibility testing tools such as axe-core.
5+ years of experience working in Quality Assurance.
3+ years of experience with Python and other object-oriented languages.3+ years of experience automating with Playwright (Python preferred).
Location –
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – Yes
Schedule Code – AT - Executive/Professional Employees of Technology Services
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