Senior QA Automation Engineer

Role Overview

• Define and evolve test strategies from the earliest phases of development, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Design, build, and maintain automation frameworks (e.g. Cypress, Playwright) that scale across projects.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and developers during early stages to prevent defects.
• Lead execution of automated and manual testing, oversee defect lifecycle management.
• Perform thorough manual and automated API testing, ensuring robustness, reliability, and proper integration.
• Validate compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA standards through both manual and automated methods.
• Drive performance and load testing initiatives, analyzing results and recommending improvements.
• Test digital solutions built on CMS platforms such as Contentful, ContentStack, or similar.
• Collaborate with designers by reviewing and validating deliverables in Figma.
• Actively explore and implement AI-driven testing tools and modern QA practices.

Requirements

• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of QA experience, with at least 3+ years focused on automation at scale.
• Strong expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and automation frameworks such as Cypress and Playwright.
• Proven ability to design, maintain, and scale test automation frameworks and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of software QA methodologies, Agile/Scrum principles, and shift-left practices.
• Hands-on experience in manual and automated API testing with Cypress or Playwright.
• Knowledge and hands-on validation of accessibility testing aligned with WCAG 2.2 AA standards (manual and automated).
• Experience in performance and load testing, with the ability to analyze bottlenecks and recommend improvements.
• Familiarity with CMS platforms such as Contentful, ContentStack, or similar.
• Ability to review and validate designs in Figma, ensuring alignment between design intent and implementation.
• (Nice-to-have) Experience with Atomic Design principles and component-driven testing/development in Storybook.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a consultative mindset to align testing with client business objectives.
• Excellent communication skills, able to act as a bridge across technical and non-technical teams.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide junior and intermediate QAs, fostering growth and a strong QA culture.
• Curiosity and initiative to explore and apply AI-driven QA tools to increase efficiency, coverage, and speed.
• Self-driven, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects with a strong sense of urgency and ownership.
• Comfortable being a key player in both manual and automation testing, understanding the value and balance of each in delivering high-quality products.

Tech Stack

• Cypress
• JavaScript
• TypeScript

Benefits

• Great projects: Broaden your skills on a range of engaging projects with international brands that have a global impact.
• An inclusive and safe environment: We’re truly committed to building a culture where you are celebrated and everyone feels welcome and safe.
• Learning opportunities: We offer generous training budgets, including partner tech certifications, custom learning plans, workshops, mentorship, and peer support.
• Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our team’s success, so we offer ample time away from work to promote overall well-being.
• Customizable benefits: Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs, priorities, and preferences.
• Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways, from remote, to in-office, to a blend of both.