Senior QA Automation Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our team working on a comprehensive web-based application platform. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of complex, multi-module applications across various business domains. As a Senior QA Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test suites for our multi-application platform. You will work with modern testing technologies to ensure the quality and reliability of web applications with complex user workflows and integrations.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web interfaces using Playwright framework

• Build and maintain robust Page Object Models (POM) for complex web applications

• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to integrate automated testing within CI/CD pipelines

• Perform manual, exploratory testing, and usability validation for areas not suitable for automation

• Create comprehensive test cases for both manual and automated testing scenarios

• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams including developers, designers, and product managers to understand project requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage

• Create reusable test fixtures and utilities for data management

• Execute automated tests and analyze results to identify defects and areas for improvement

• Develop and maintain API testing capabilities for web service integrations

• Participate in test planning, test case creation, and test strategy development

• Review and maintain test documentation including test plans, test cases, and testing procedures

• Execute comprehensive test suites across multiple environments

• Conduct automated smoke, functional, sanity, and regression testing cycles

• Document test cases, test results, and defects in a clear and organized manner

• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in UI automation testing

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• 5+ years of prior work experience in QA Automation, with demonstrated expertise in test framework design and development

• 3+ years of experience in UI automation testing using tools like Playwright or similar frameworks (e.g. Cypress, Selenium)

• Proven experience working with complex, multi-module applications and architectures

• Experience leading test automation initiatives and mentoring junior team members

• Applied knowledge of enterprise-level software testing methodologies and best practices

• Experience developing and implementing test strategies across multiple projects and teams

• Industry-recognized certifications in software testing (ISTQB, ASTQB, etc.) are a plus

Required Skills/Abilities

• Advanced expertise in automating tests for complex web applications using Playwright (or Cypress/Selenium).
• Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript and for building and maintaining test automation solutions.
• Skilled in designing, developing, and maintaining robust test frameworks with Page Object Model architecture.
• Skilled in testing RESTful services and GraphQL APIs for integration and end-to-end scenarios.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for working effectively within Agile, cross-functional teams.
• Applied knowledge of software testing methodologies, including test planning, strategy, and creation of comprehensive test cases.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex testing issues and ensure application reliability.
• Excellent documentation skills for test cases, results, procedures, and defect reporting.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a hybrid, office located in BGC 2 days per week.