PwC

Automation QA Playwright Manager

India · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerPwC
LocationIndia
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted25 Sep 2026

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Functional & Industry Technologies

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As an Automation QA Playwright Manager, you will lead the charge in implementing quality engineering practices within our Software and Product Innovation group. Your role will involve developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. As a Manager, you will enhance your leadership style by motivating, developing, and inspiring others to deliver quality. You will be responsible for coaching, leveraging team members' unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way.

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In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will focus on implementing leading practice standards of quality in software development and testing processes. You will use your experience to identify and resolve defects, optimize performance, and enhance user experience. Within our Advisory practice, you will play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our firm. Embracing technology and innovation, you will enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same, all while upholding PwC’s quality standards and contributing to the firm's broader business strategies.

Responsibilities

Leading quality engineering initiatives to enhance software development and testing processes.
Partnering closely with engineering teams to define automation strategy, build reusable frameworks, mentor teams, and drive AI-enabled quality practices across the Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC), including requirements analysis, test design, automated test generation, execution, defect analysis, regression analysis, and reporting.
Implementing innovative software solutions to meet evolving client needs
Identifying and resolving defects to optimize software performance and user experience
Guiding teams in the strategic planning and execution of quality assurance project
Utilizing technical skills in software testing and quality engineering to drive product innovation
Developing and maintaining standards of quality in software development
Collaborating with team leadership to validate project timelines and deliverables
Mentoring team members to develop their skills and encourage professional growth
Analyzing system components to identify linkages and interactions for improved functionality
Addressing conflicts and engaging in critical conversations with stakeholders to maintain project alignment

What You Must Have

8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Test Automation, or SDET roles, including technical leadership or team management.
Strong hands-on experience with Playwright, Playwright MCP, or similar modern automation frameworks.
Proficiency in Python and at least one additional language (TypeScript, JavaScript, C#, Java, or Go).
Experience designing and maintaining UI, API, integration, and end-to-end automation frameworks.
Strong understanding of STLC, modern Quality Engineering practices, CI/CD, and DevOps.
Experience leading automation initiatives, mentoring engineers, and establishing engineering best practices.
Strong analytical, debugging, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

What Sets You Apart

Experience testing LLM-powered applications, AI agents, copilots, and RAG-based solutions.
Experience with Autonomous Testing Agents, AI-driven testing workflows, or agentic software delivery.
Hands-on exposure to Cursor, GitHub Copilot, GitHub Remote Agents, Claude Code, or similar AI-assisted development tools.
Familiarity with Azure AI Evaluations, DeepEval, LangSmith, OpenAI Evals, or similar AI quality assessment frameworks.
Knowledge of Specification-Driven Development (SDD), AI-powered Quality Engineering, and human-in-the-loop governance.
Experience with Azure, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and cloud-native application development.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

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