Role & seniority: Automation QA Engineer (mid–senior level)

Stack/tools

Testing: API, SDK, web services, REST/microservices
Automation: Cypress, Postman (and related test automation tooling)
CI/CD integration
Database: PostgreSQL, MySQL (basic familiarity)
Project/tools: Jira
Environment: Agile Scrum

Top 3 responsibilities

Lead manual testing and automation efforts; develop testing strategies/plans aligned to business requirements
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD, monitor results, analyze data, and prepare stakeholder reports
Collaborate with development and QA teams, review automated test code/infrastructure, mentor teammates, and drive process improvements

Must-have skills

5+ years of QA experience; 2+ years in Agile Scrum
Strong knowledge of SDLC/test concepts and test automation for APIs, SDKs
Proficiency with Cypress, Postman; experience testing web services/microservices (REST)
Working knowledge of at least one DBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
Jira proficiency; excellent analytical, organizational, and multitasking abilities
Excellent English written and spoken communication

Nice-to-haves

Experience in mentoring or coaching teammates
Additional automation tools beyond Cypress/Postman
Stakeholder/client interaction experience
Familiarity with broader CI/CD tooling and production environments

Location & work type

Global/multi-office presence: Washington DC HQ plus offices in

Full Description

Insomniac Design is a global digital agency headquartered in Washington D.C., with offices in London, Bucharest, and Chisinau. We’re an agile, determined, and innovative team organized by functional areas of expertise — Creative, Technology, Strategy, and Management. We specialize in human-centered design with deep focus on design thinking and digital transformation.

As a Automation QA Engineer, you will lead manual testing and the automation of testing processes. This role will work in an agile, collaborative environment to develop testing standards, determine best technologies for use, and integrate automated tests into the CI/CD processes. You will also partner with the development team to provide high-level feedback, mentor team members, and drive process improvements in order to deliver reliable, robust, and user-friendly solutions. \n

Responsibilities

Analyzes requirements and develops test scenarios.
Monitors automation results, analyzes data, and prepares comprehensive reports for the team and stakeholders.
Provides support of testing documentation.
Creates automation testing strategies and plans, considering business requirements.
Conducts thorough code reviews of automated tests and infrastructure to ensure high quality.
Develops and maintains complex automated test scripts.
Manages and configures test environments for effective execution of automated tests.
Integrates automated tests into CI/CD processes.
Evaluates, selects, and implements automation tools.
Reviews automated test code and infrastructure.
Optimizes automation test performance.
Identifies and provides resolution of issues throughout the automation process.
Actively participates in QA process improvement to ensure the quality and efficiency of work.
Develops quality assurance KPIs, including cross-project metrics.
Collaborates with other departments to ensure product quality goals are met.
Develops high-quality deliverables to support customer requirements.
Interacts with clients and internal stakeholders regarding automation testing.
Participates in project planning and assessment from a QA perspective.

Skills & Experience

5+ years of relevant experience as a QA Engineer.
2+ years of work experience in an Agile Scrum environment.
Comprehensive knowledge of test concepts across all stages of the software development lifecycle.
Comprehensive knowledge of test automation processes for APIs, SDKs, and tools such as Cypress, Postman, etc.
General knowledge of at least one database management system (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).