Middle QA Automation Engineer (Contract - Longtime) - Remote

Uplers; Amritsar; Remote; INR 6,00,000 - 10,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment company is seeking a Middle QA Automation Engineer for a remote, full-time role. The successful candidate will ensure the quality and performance of web applications through manual testing as well as automation, using tools like Playwright and Cucumber.js. With 2-4 years of QA experience and strong communication skills, you'll work with a distributed team across Europe and the USA, contributing to innovative projects in various industries.

Benefits

Work remotely with a skilled team

Opportunities for personal growth

Engagement in innovative client projects

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in QA with manual and automated testing.
• Proficient in TypeScript and modern JavaScript.
• Experience with automation frameworks and test management tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual and exploratory testing for web applications.
• Report and verify defects using QA tools.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites using specified frameworks.
• Collaborate with teams in multiple time zones.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

Jira

TypeScript

Cucumber.js

Communication

Tools

Playwright

TestRail

Job description

Overview

Middle QA Automation Engineer is a remote, full-time, long-term position with a distributed team across Europe and the USA. The role combines hands-on manual testing with advanced test automation to ensure the quality and performance of high-profile web applications, including e-commerce platforms, online banking, and trading systems.

Location: Remote. Working hours aligned with GMT+05:30 (IST).

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive manual and exploratory testing to ensure functionality, usability, performance, and speed optimization.
• Report, track, and verify defects using Jira, TestRail, and other QA tools.
• Conduct pre-release and regression testing to guarantee high-quality deployments.
• Develop, maintain, and expand automated test suites using the framework: Cucumber.js (BDD with Gherkin), Playwright (TypeScript), Page Object Model (POM), TypeScript, and XPath selectors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Europe and the USA; communicate test results and QA insights in English.
• Explore and integrate AI-powered testing tools to enhance efficiency and coverage.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, automation frameworks, and test strategies.
• Validate performance improvements and ensure applications are fast, scalable, and optimized for end users.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2–4 years of experience in QA with a strong mix of manual and automated testing.
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies, testing processes, and defect lifecycle management.
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks (preferably Playwright, Cucumber.js).
• Proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript.
• Familiarity with test management tools such as Jira and TestRail.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working with distributed teams across multiple time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leveraging AI tools in QA workflows.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based test environments.
• Familiarity with web application performance optimization, e-commerce, and online banking/trading systems.
• Prior experience with BDD or TDD approaches.

Why Join Us

• Work remotely with a highly skilled, distributed team across Europe and the USA.
• Collaborate on client projects in e-commerce, online banking, and trading platforms.
• Ensure web applications are fast, reliable, and optimized for end users.
• Develop skills in both manual and automated testing, including AI-enhanced QA practices.
• Be part of a company that values technical excellence, innovation, and personal growth.

How to Apply

• Step 1: Click Apply and register or login on our portal.
• Step 2: Complete the Screening Form and upload an updated resume.
• Step 3: Increase your chances to get shortlisted and meet the client for the interview.

About Uplers

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