QA Automation Engineer

Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in automated testing within a JavaScript/TypeScript environment and a strong understanding of API testing, CI/CD pipelines, and backend system validation. You will play a key role in improving product quality by building scalable automated testing solutions and converting repetitive manual testing processes into efficient automated scripts.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for web applications and APIs

• Build and execute end-to-end, integration, and regression test cases using Cypress or Playwright

• Perform API-level testing using tools such as Supertest, Postman, or equivalent frameworks

• Collaborate with developers and product teams to understand application workflows and testing requirements

• Read, analyze, and navigate backend codebases to create effective test coverage

• Identify repetitive manual testing tasks and convert them into reliable automation scripts

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure smooth deployment validation

• Monitor test execution results, troubleshoot failures, and maintain testing stability

• Contribute to improving QA processes, automation frameworks, and testing best practices

• Document test plans, test cases, and automation workflows

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience writing automated tests in a JavaScript/TypeScript stack

• Strong hands-on experience with Cypress or Playwright (experience with both is a plus)

• Experience with API testing frameworks such as Supertest, Postman, or equivalent tools

• Ability to read and navigate backend codebases for testing purposes

• Experience setting up or maintaining CI/CD pipelines, preferably using GitHub Actions

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and automation best practices

• Experience converting manual repetitive testing tasks into automated solutions

• Good debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git

• Knowledge of performance or load testing tools is a plus

• Exposure to cloud-based development or deployment environments is an advantage