Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Fulcronix; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulcronix is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to join our growing QA team. The ideal candidate will design, build, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web apps and APIs, and will collaborate closely with development, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.

The candidate should be passionate about modern QA practices, test optimization, and leveraging AI-powered tools to improve productivity and software quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in QA Automation Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright automation framework.
• Strong knowledge of GitLab CI/CD pipeline integration and automation execution.
• Experience with Jira and Qmetry for test management and defect tracking.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering tools such as Amazon Q and Kiro.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with API automation and testing tools.
• Knowledge of SQL queries for database validation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web applications and APIs.
• Create and execute automated test scripts using Playwright and other modern automation tools.
• Perform functional, regression, smoke, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Integrate automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure deployment validation and release quality.
• Utilize AI-powered tools to improve testing efficiency and workflows.
• Work with product owners, developers, and stakeholders to understand testing needs.
• Manage and track test cases, defects, and QA processes using Jira and Qmetry.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and Agile ceremonies.
• Perform API testing using Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools.
• Analyze results, troubleshoot issues, and provide detailed defect reports.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to QA best practices.

Skills

QA automation

Playwright

GitLab CI/CD

Jira

Qmetry

AI tools

SDLC/STLC

Tools

Playwright

GitLab CI/CD

Jira

Qmetry

Postman

REST Assured

Docker

Kubernetes

Amazon Q

Kiro

Job description

Fulcronix is looking for a highly skilled and proactive QA Automation Engineer to join our growing QA team. The ideal candidate will have experience in automation testing, CI/CD integration, AI-assisted development tools, and test management platforms. This role requires collaborating closely with development, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.

The candidate should be passionate about modern QA practices, test optimization, and leveraging AI-powered tools to improve productivity and software quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web applications and APIs
• Create and execute automated test scripts using Playwright and other modern automation tools
• Perform functional, regression, smoke, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Integrate automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment validation and release quality
• Utilize AI-powered tools such as Amazon Q and Kiro to improve testing efficiency, debugging, and development workflows
• Work closely with product owners, developers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and testing needs
• Manage and track test cases, defects, and QA processes using Jira and Qmetry
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and Agile ceremonies
• Perform API testing using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or similar platforms
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and provide detailed defect reports
• Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to QA best practices and process improvements
• Ensure automation coverage and maintain high-quality standards across projects

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in QA Automation Engineering
• Hands-on experience with Playwright automation framework
• Strong knowledge of GitLab CI/CD pipeline integration and automation execution
• Experience working with Jira and Qmetry for test management and defect tracking
• Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering tools such as Amazon Q and Kiro
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience with API automation and testing tools
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git
• Experience with database validation and SQL queries
• Understanding of performance testing concepts is a plus
• Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Selenium, Cypress, or other automation tools
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized testing environments
• Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner
• ISTQB or relevant QA certifications are a plus