Role & seniority: QA Automation Engineer (mid-level)

Stack/tools: Cypress, Playwright; JMeter; Java, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript; Postman; Zephyr; Jira; BrowserStack; SQL Server; JSON, XML, HTML; Browser Dev Tools; CMS/ECOM: Sitecore, Sitefinity, Kentico; e‑commerce: Shopify, Magento, OroCommerce

Top 3 responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated end-to-end tests (functional, integration, performance, system, acceptance); ensure test reliability via code reviews and debugging
Mentor the local QA team; collaborate with QA Analysts and developers to improve testing efficiency; contribute to test framework and reusable automation code
Create/maintain test documentation (plans, cases, scripts); conduct thorough manual testing; track and resolve defects; provide updates to leadership and stakeholders

Must-have skills

UI automation with Cypress and Playwright
Programming in Java, C#, JavaScript, or TypeScript; API testing (Postman); test management (Zephyr); bug tracking (Jira); SQL Server
Greenfield/legacy testing approach knowledge; SDLC (Scrum/Kanban) familiarity preferred

Nice-to-haves

Performance testing (JMeter); mobile testing on real devices and BrowserStack; knowledge of e‑commerce platforms (Shopify, Magento, OroCommerce)
Experience with CMS (Sitecore, Sitefinity, Kentico)
Location & work type: Location not specified; Contract duration 6 months (potentially on a fixed-term basis)

Full Description

We are looking for a talented QA Automation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience with Cypress.io and Playwright. They will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated end-to-end tests for our web applications. This person will be responsible for detecting, analyzing and resolving issues to meet and maintain quality standards. We are looking to expand on our success within the industry.

Duration: 6 months

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for various types of testing (functional, integration, performance, system, and acceptance).
Ensure the quality and reliability of the automated tests by conducting thorough code reviews and debugging.
Collaborate with QA Analysts and developers to identify areas where automation can improve testing efficiency.
Guide the local QA team, providing mentorship, support, and direction in test planning and execution.
Continuously research and evaluate new automation tools, technologies, and best practices.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the test automation framework and processes.
Contribute towards reusable automation code and documentation to increase consistency and save effort.
Conduct thorough manual testing of software applications.
Create and maintain detailed test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts for various types of testing (functional, integration, system, and acceptance).
Collaborate with developers to identify, track, and resolve defects.
Provide input on testing strategies and methodologies, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
Follow QA SOPs, standards, processes, and best practices .
Provide regular updates to Project Leadership, QA Leadership, and Stakeholders.

Requirements

UI Automation using Tools/Frameworks – Cypress and Playwright.
Performance Testing using tools/frameworks like JMeter.
Programming in languages/scripts like Java, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript.
Knowledge of SDLC Methodologies like Scrum and Kanban (preferred).
Test Case Design and Execution using test management tools like Zephyr.
Bug Tracking & Reporting using project management tools like Jira.
API Testing using tools like Postman.
Mobile Testing on real devices as well as cloud platforms like BrowserStack.
Experience with SQL Server.
Data/Payload formats like JSON, XML, HTML.
Debugging using Browser Dev Tools and Application Logs.