Senior QA Automation Engineer - Tech Lead (Playwright)

Who We Are:

Real (Nasdaq: REAX) is a publicly traded, fast-growing global real estate brokerage powered by technology and driven by people. Since our founding in 2014, we’ve been reimagining the residential real estate experience. With operations across the U.S., Canada, India, and the District of Columbia, we’re leading the industry with our cutting-edge platform that empowers agents, simplifies the buying and selling journey, and unlocks greater financial opportunities.

At Real, we believe in pairing Tech x Humanity to create something truly different.

Learn more at https://www.onereal.com/

Work Schedule: 2:00 PM-11:00 PM IST, Monday - Friday

About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer - Tech Lead (Playwright) to join our dynamic and rapidly growing team. In this role, you will be a hands-on technical leader for our QA automation efforts across web, mobile, and API projects. You will play a key role in shaping our test automation strategy and leading a talented team to ensure high-quality coverage and automation across our platforms. This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment and contribute to the development of cutting-edge technology in the real estate industry.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead QA automation efforts across multiple platforms, including web, mobile, and API projects.

• Act as the tech lead for the automation team, setting best practices, defining test strategies, and ensuring high-quality coverage.

• Write, maintain, and evolve automated tests using Playwright for web applications and Detox for mobile applications.

• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other QA engineers to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and automation plans.

• Build scalable and robust automated test suites to support continuous integration and deployment.

• Proactively identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and improvement in test infrastructure and coverage.

• Participate in code reviews to ensure testability and quality are integrated into the development process.

• Mentor and lead other engineers in automation best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

• Champion a high bar for quality across the company and help shape the quality engineering culture.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong expertise in TypeScript, with extensive experience using Playwright for testing modern web applications.

• Proficiency in writing clean, maintainable, and efficient test code.

• Experience setting up and maintaining automation pipelines in CI/CD workflows.

• Ability to lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.

• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) principles.

• Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in QA automation engineering, SDET, or a similar role with a focus on web, mobile, and API automation.

Tech Stack:

• Web: React-based applications.

• Mobile: React Native applications for iOS and Android.

• Automation Tools: Playwright for web E2E automation, Detox for mobile app automation.

• CI/CD: Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment processes with multiple deploys per day.

• Testing/Collaboration Tools: BrowserStack, YouTrack (ticketing system), Kanban methodology for project management.

How We Work: Our Operating Principles

Our Operating Principles are the blueprint of Real’s culture. They guide how we show up, make decisions, and bring our mission to life every day:

• Be Agent Obsessed: We design every decision around creating value for our agents and their clients.

• Move Fast with Purpose: We act with urgency, clarity, and focus—without compromising our standards.

• Own Your Outcome: Effort matters, but results matter more. We adapt, learn, and improve.

• Be Bold; Challenge Often: We challenge assumptions, rethink “the usual,” and push for smarter, simpler solutions.

• Win Together: We set high standards, collaborate deeply, and celebrate shared success.

Additional Details:

• Location Requirements: Candidates must be based in India to be considered.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Our Commitment:

Reax Technology Platform Private Limited is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.