QA Automation Engineer

Urban Ridge Supplies; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Ridge Supplies is seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer to join their team in Pakistan. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automated testing, specifically within JavaScript/TypeScript environments, and a solid grasp of API testing and CI/CD pipelines. This role involves creating scalable testing solutions and enhancing product quality.

You will collaborate with developers, contribute to automation frameworks, and ensure effective test coverage for web applications. An understanding of Agile methodologies is a plus. Candidate with 3+ years in this field are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in automated testing with JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with Cypress or Playwright.
• Ability to set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for web applications.
• Build and execute test cases using Cypress or Playwright.
• Perform API-level testing using tools like Supertest or Postman.

Skills

Automated testing

JavaScript/TypeScript

API testing

CI/CD pipelines

Debugging

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Tools

Cypress

Playwright

Postman

Supertest

GitHub Actions

Git

Job description

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