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