
Senior Automation Engineer
Cross River • Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Role & seniority: Senior QA Engineer (embedded in product squad)
Stack/tools
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Testing: manual and automated (APIs, web apps, backend)
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Automation: Cypress, Playwright, Selenium (or similar)
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API tools: Postman; REST, GraphQL
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CI/CD, SDLC best practices; version control: Git
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Languages: English and Hebrew (written/spoken)
Top 3 responsibilities
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Own QA strategy and execution for the squad (manual and automated testing)
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Design, maintain, and expand comprehensive test plans and reproducible test cases; develop automated test suites
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Collaborate with Developers, Product, and DevOps to shift-left and integrate testing early; track and triage bugs with clarity and urgency
Must-have skills
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5+ years of hands-on QA in complex software environments
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Proven automated testing experience (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium or similar)
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Strong API testing experience (Postman, REST, GraphQL) and backend system testing
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Familiarity with QA methodologies, CI/CD, SDLC; Git
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Excellent written/spoken communication; able to work effectively in distributed teams
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Fluent in English and Hebrew
Nice-to-haves
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Experience mentoring junior engineers; building a quality-focused testing culture
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Exposure to financial technology or high-stakes production systems
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Ability to document metrics and promote knowledge sharing
Location & work type
- Hybrid model; 3 days per week in the office (location not specified)
Full Description
Who We Are At Cross River, we're building the financial infrastructure that powers global innovation. With our cutting-edge suite of embedded payments, cards, and lending solutions, we enable millions of businesses and consumers to transact seamlessly and securely. With 900+ employees worldwide and an R&D center of over 160 employees in Jerusalem - we’re reshaping how financial technology is developed and delivered.
The Role We’re looking for a sharp and experienced Senior QA Engineer to ensure the reliability, accuracy, and performance of Cross River’s most critical system - COS. In this role, you’ll be embedded in a fast-paced product team, designing and executing manual and automated test plans that cover everything from backend APIs to customer-facing applications. You’ll take ownership of quality from day one - helping build a scalable testing culture, mentoring junior engineers, and working closely with developers and product managers to catch issues before they hit production. If you're passionate about high standards and building quality into every stage of the SDLC, this one’s for you.
Who You Are Obsessed with quality and passionate about preventing bugs, not just finding them A team player who thrives in cross-functional environments Analytical and curious - you ask the right questions and dig deep Detail-oriented but also see the bigger picture Proactive, resourceful, and always looking to improve how things are done
What You’ll Actually Be Doing Own QA strategy and execution for your squad - both manual and automated testing Design comprehensive test plans and maintain detailed, reproducible test cases Develop and expand automated test suites for APIs, web apps, and backend systems Work closely with Developers, Product, and DevOps to shift-left and integrate testing early Track, triage, and follow through on bugs with clarity and urgency Help build a culture of quality through documentation, metrics, and knowledge sharing
Requirements What You Bring to the Table Fluent in English and Hebrew - written and verbal 5+ years of hands-on QA experience in complex software environments Proven experience writing automated tests in tools like Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, or similar Strong understanding of QA methodologies, CI/CD, and SDLC best practices Experience testing APIs (Postman, REST, GraphQL) and backend systems Familiarity with modern QA frameworks and version control systems (Git) Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in distributed teams
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Flexible hybrid model: 3 days a week in the office – A must ₪1,000 net monthly wellness benefit – from therapy to Pilates to your kid’s art class Full Keren Hishtalmut, private health & dental insurance Donation matching, volunteering days, team outings, and mentorship programs A mission-driven culture that values ownership, trust, and meaningful impact
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