Senior JS Automation QA Engineer

Kin + Carta; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive technology consultancy in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Senior JS Automation QA Engineer. This role involves maintaining software quality through the design and development of complex automated test scripts using JavaScript. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience with JS/Typescript test automation, knowledge of WebdriverIO or similar frameworks, and the ability to mentor junior colleagues while collaborating with agile teams. Competitive benefits, including premium health insurance and options for remote work, are offered.

Benefits

Premium health insurance

Vacation Plan

Career development opportunities

Access to e-learning platforms

Remote work options

Annual team building events

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in teams.
• Confidence to question and challenge from a Testing perspective.
• Proven initiative and capability to think creatively in QA.

Responsibilities

• Design and write test automation scripts.
• Investigate problems in software as a result of testing.
• Collaborate on custom projects for clients.

Skills

3+ years practical experience in JS/Typescript test automation

Expertise in WebdriverIO or other Selenium Webdriver frameworks

Hands on automation with Playwright and/or Cypress

Experience with Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD)

API automation expertise

Experience in testing Microservices architecture

Experience with Charles, Postman or similar tools

Knowledge of different testing techniques and strategies

Experience working in an Agile team

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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
• 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 Microservices architecture
• 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

Benefits

• 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