Automated Quality Assurance Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
Not specified
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

JavaScript/TypeScript Cypress REST APIs Postman CI/CD Git

FULL DESCRIPTION

Automated Quality Assurance Engineer

Design, build, and maintain robust automation test suites for web and API layers. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. Create test plans and strategies for regression, smoke, and performance testing. Collaborate with developers, QAs and product owners to define acceptance criteria and test coverage.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain robust automation test suites for web and API layers (e.g. Cypress, Postman).
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
  • Create test plans and strategies for regression, smoke, and performance testing.
  • Collaborate with developers, QAs and product owners to define acceptance criteria and test coverage.
  • Continuously improve QA practices, frameworks, and tools across the engineering teams.
  • Analyze test results, identify root causes, and raise issues with clear documentation.
  • You will participate in daily project team meetings and brainstorming activities related to the project issues

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in test automation (frontend and backend).
  • Deep proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and experience with E2E testing tools, especially Cypress.
  • Solid understanding of REST APIs and testing tools like Postman or similar.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub Actions).
  • Solid knowledge of core web technologies: HTTP, REST, HTML, CSS.
  • DRY, KISS and refactoring skills
  • Fluent English (Upper-Intermediate level).
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate technical solutions effectively.

Desirable Skills

  • Knowledge of performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Locust).
  • Previous work experience in fintech, proptech, or fast-scaling startups.
  • ISTQB or equivalent certification is a plus.

KPIs

  • % of critical user journeys covered by automation.
  • Reduction in manual regression time per release.
  • Test coverage of key services/modules.
  • Automation build health and execution speed.

What do we offer:

  • Challenging tasks with great opportunity to level up your skills
  • 20 working days of paid vacation
  • Working hours are 9:00–17:00 London time
  • Additional days off follow the UK holiday calendar
  • The team is international (Ukraine, Azerbaijan, South Africa).

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