Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) — Playwright and AI

Job overview

The Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) — Playwright and AI role is hybrid in Jersey City, NJ. Compensation is $50–$52 per hour. The role supports quality engineering for digital platforms at a property and casualty insurer. The role leads quality engineering and test automation across digital applications and APIs, helping ensure reliable releases and validate AI-driven workflows. It establishes automation practices, coordinates testing across technical and business teams, and guides a distributed QA team.

What you'll do

• Lead quality engineering and test automation for digital applications and APIs
• build scalable Playwright frameworks using TypeScript or JavaScript
• define UI, API, integration, and end-to-end testing strategies
• validate AI-driven workflows and conversational interfaces
• establish automated CI/CD testing
• manage test planning, defects, and release readiness
• mentor distributed QA engineers
• define quality metrics and report results
• participate in Agile ceremonies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sdet

software test automation

playwright

ai validation

typescript

javascript

jersey city nj

hybrid

quality engineering

ci/cd

qa team leadership

$50–$52/hour

artech

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Six-month extendable term; requires Playwright expertise, TypeScript or JavaScript, AI application testing, and experience leading teams of five or more QA engineers.

About the employer

Artech LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Direct Title Insurance Carriers. Sector: 52.