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QA Automation Engineer

Remote · South Africa Full-time

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

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