QA Automation Engineer

Fourhands; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Hands in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer/SDET to design, develop, and execute scalable automated test suites. You will leverage Playwright for UI automation, BrowserStack for cross‑browser testing, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines to accelerate releases.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on automation, 4+ years with Playwright, and strong API/testing experience. Join a fast-growing furniture company that values excellence and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and maintaining test automation frameworks and supporting infrastructure.
• 4+ years of experience in modern UI test automation using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in API, contract, and performance/load testing using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, k6, JMeter.
• Hands-on experience executing cross-browser and cross-device testing using cloud platforms such as BrowserStack or similar.
• Proven ability to design and build scalable, maintainable automation frameworks from the ground up.
• Experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Proficient in Git for version control and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience working with Jira for defect management and traceability.
• Strong experience testing complex distributed systems and multi-component data pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate testing tools and recommend automation solutions.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and debugging skills in complex environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Playwright, ensuring strong coverage for functional, regression, and end-to-end scenarios.
• Execute cross-browser and cross-device testing using tools like BrowserStack or similar platforms.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps) to support continuous testing and faster releases.
• Collaborate with QA and development teams to convert manual test cases into reliable automated scripts.
• Develop and run API and integration tests to validate system interactions and data flows.
• Investigate and resolve automation test failures, improving framework reliability and stability.
• Work with DevOps to maintain test environments aligned with production.
• Contribute to code reviews and continuous improvement of automation practices.
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications.
• Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team.

Skills

Automation engineering

Playwright (JS/TS)

API testing

CI/CD collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

BrowserStack

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Git

GitHub Actions

Jira

REST Assured

k6

JMeter

Job description

Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.

TheQA Automation Engineer/SDETwill play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products by designing, developing, and executing scalable automated test suites. Leveraging hands‑on experience withPlaywright, cross‑browser testing tools such asBrowserStack, and modern CI/CD practices, you will help strengthen automation coverage and improve testing efficiency. This role will contribute to advancing our automation frameworks and driving quality across the entire software development lifecycle.

In This Role

• Design, develop, andmaintainautomated test suites using Playwright, ensuring strong coverage for functional, regression, and end‑to‑end scenarios
• Execute cross‑browser and cross‑device testing using tools likeBrowserStackor similar platforms
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps) to support continuous testing and faster releases
• Collaborate with QA and development teams to convert manual test cases into reliable automated scripts
• Develop and run API and integration tests tovalidatesystem interactions and data flows.
• Investigate and resolve automation test failures, improving framework reliability and stability
• Work with DevOps tomaintaintest environments aligned with production
• Contribute to code reviews and continuous improvement of automation practices
• Other duties as assigned,in accordance withtraining and qualifications
• Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
  • Be open and honest
  • Reach for excellence
  • Act with responsibility
  • Value the whole person
  • Enjoy the journey

The Ideal Person

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience designing, developing, andmaintainingtest automation frameworks and supporting infrastructure as an Automation Engineer or SDET
• 4+ years of experience in modern UI test automation using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript preferred) or similar frameworks
• 3+ years of experience in API, contract, and performance/load testing using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, k6, JMeter, or similar
• Hands‑on experience executing cross‑browser and cross‑device testing using cloud platforms such asBrowserStackor similar tools
• Proven ability to design and build scalable, maintainable automation frameworks from the ground up, focusing on reliability and reusability
• Experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar
• Proficient in Git for version control and collaborative development workflows
• Experience working with Jira or similar issue tracking systems for defect management and traceability
• Strong experience testing complex distributed systems and multi‑componentdata pipelines, ensuring end‑to‑end validation
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate testing tools, conduct proof‑of‑concepts (POCs), and recommend automation solutions that improve quality and efficiency
• Self‑motivated with strong problem‑solving and debugging skills in complex environments
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams

About Four Hands

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor — pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home.

Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win.

And, we are constantly pursuing better — from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs — we are never settled, never done.

Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Visit www.FourHands.com for more information.