Senior JS Automation QA Engineer

Kin + Carta; City Of London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK Technology Company is seeking a Senior JS Automation QA Engineer to lead software quality through advanced automation practices. This role involves designing and maintaining complex automated test scripts in JavaScript, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior colleagues. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in JavaScript automation, familiarity with WebdriverIO, and a strong background in Agile methodologies. Attractive compensation and remote working options are available.

Benefits

Attractive compensation

Premium health insurance

Vacation Plan

Career development opportunities

Training policies for skills events

Performance policy for career growth

Remote work options

Access to e-learning platforms

Office refreshments

Annual team building events

Qualifications

• 3+ years of practical experience in JS / Typescript test automation.
• Hands-on automation with Playwright and/or Cypress.
• Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and write test automation scripts.
• Investigate software problems based on testing.
• Collaborate with QA analysts and developers.

Skills

JS / Typescript test automation

WebdriverIO or Selenium Webdriver frameworks

Automation with Playwright and/or Cypress

API automation

Experience in testing Microservices

Testing techniques and strategies

Agile team experience

Tools

Charles

Postman

Jira

Confluence

Job description

The role

in a nutshell

A Senior JS Automation QA Engineer assumes a leadership role in maintaining software quality through advanced automation practices using JavaScript. They design, develop, and maintain complex automated test scripts and frameworks, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, and providing mentorship and guidance to junior colleagues. Their expertise extends to troubleshooting intricate automation challenges and staying at the forefront of automation trends and best practices within the JavaScript ecosystem.

What truly sets them apart is their willingness to question, challenge, and think creatively from a testing perspective, making them invaluable in driving innovation and ensuring the highest quality standards. They are quick to become subject-matter experts, well-versed in various testing techniques, designs, and strategies, and they navigate the intricacies of cross-platform complexities with ease. With a foundation in Agile methodologies, they contribute significantly to the success of our agile teams. Their adaptability, rapid learning, and ability to embrace change make them an asset in any dynamic QA environment.

What you can expect

• Work on custom projects for clients, sometimes very closely with their team
• Design and write test automation scripts
• Investigate problems in software as a result of testing
• Work with QA analysts and software developers to find efficient automation solutions
• Keep a healthy communication with your project manager and client
• Take active part in all project stages – analysis, estimation, documentation, coding, bug fixing and support
• Learn from your colleagues and teach them what you know

The type of person we’d like to meet

• 3+ years practical experience in JS / Typescript test automation
• Expertise in WebdriverIO or other Selenuim Webdriver based test framework
• Hands on automation with Playwright and / or Cypress
• Experience of using Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) collaboratively
• API automation expertise
• Experience in testing Microservicesli>
• Experience with Charles, Postman or similar tools
• Confidence to question and challenge from a Testing perspective
• The ability to quickly become a subject-matter expert
• Knowledge of different testing techniques, test designs, and test strategies
• Awareness of cross-platform complexities and their impact on quality
• Experience working in an Agile team
• Demonstrable initiative - you like to think outside of the box
• Ability to be adaptable and learn quickly

Nice to have

• Hands on Flutter automation with Dart
• Knowledge of Python and PyTest
• An understanding of networking principles
• An understanding of CI / CD practices
• Exposure to the larger Testing community
• Experience with Jira / Confluence

What we offer

• This is a full-time position that comes with an attractive compensation
• Premium health insurance that guarantees fast access to contracted health services in Kosovo, Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia & Hercegovina, Serbia, Slovenia, and Croatia
• Vacation Plan
• Great opportunity for career development;
• Training policy for technical and other skills-related events, courses, and certifications;
• Performance Policy that paves the roadmap for personal career development;
• Work-from-home / Remote Work, or Work in any of our Regional Offices;
• Access to e-learning platforms like Udemy, Coursera, etc;
• Refreshments at our offices;
• The annual team building that gathers together the offices from Prishtina, Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo, and Skopje