QA Automation Engineer

Job Overview 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 Originally posted on Himalayas