**Role & seniority: ** QA Automation Engineer (mid-level; 3+ years experience)

**Stack/tools: ** JavaScript/TypeScript; Cypress or Playwright; API testing (Supertest, Postman or equivalent); CI/CD (GitHub Actions preferred); version control (Git)

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

Design/develop/maintain automated test suites for web apps and APIs
Build end-to-end, integration, regression tests (Cypress/Playwright)
Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and troubleshoot/maintain test stability
Must-have skills:
- Hands-on automated testing in JS/TS
- Strong API testing experience (Supertest/Postman or similar)
- Ability to read/analyze backend codebases for test coverage
- Testing methodology knowledge + debugging/analytical skills
- Ability to convert repetitive manual testing into reliable automation
- Collaboration/communication with dev/product teams
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience with both Cypress and Playwright
- Agile/Scrum experience
- Load/performance testing knowledge
- Familiarity with cloud-based development/deployment environments
- Documentation of test plans/cases/workflows (mentioned as expected)
Location & work type: Not specified in provided text.

Full Description

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