Sr. QA Automation Engineer/SDET

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Join a data product company focused on creating innovative digital solutions for Fortune 500 clients while enhancing automation practices and frameworks in QA.
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. QA Automation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for quality and a strong background in both front-end and back-end software testing, with a strong focus on automation tools and frameworks. ShyftLabs is a growing data product company that was founded in early 2020 and works primarily with Fortune 500 companies. We deliver digital solutions built to help accelerate the growth of businesses in various industries by focusing on creating value through innovation. Job Responsibilities:
  • Build, maintain, and enhance automation frameworks using Playwright, TypeScript, and Cucumber BDD
  • Develop and execute Web and API automation integrated with GitLab CI/CD pipelines
  • Design reusable automation components and drive COE-wide automation standards
  • Stabilize and optimize smoke, regression, and CI/CD test suites
  • Analyze test failures, provide root cause insights, and implement corrective actions
  • Promote automation best practices, standardization, and knowledge sharing
  • Support shift-left testing initiatives and adoption of AI-driven automation, modern QA practices to enhance efficiency (plus).
  • Basic Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on automation
  • Strong experience in automation framework design for Web, API, and Mobile platforms
  • Hands-on expertise in Playwright, TypeScript, Cucumber BDD, Appium, or equivalent tools and frameworks
  • Proficiency with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, Azure) and version control (Git)
  • Familiarity with TestRail, Jira, Confluence, REST APIs, GraphQL, SQL
  • Strong understanding of automation best practices, test design patterns, and reusable components
  • Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating across distributed teams
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Knowledge of retail, e-commerce, or the pet industry is a plus
  • We are proud to offer a competitive salary alongside a strong insurance package. We pride ourselves on the growth of our employees, offering extensive learning and development resources.


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