Automation QA Engineer

⚡ We are looking for an Automation QA Engineer to join our engineering team. You will be part of a product-focused environment, working closely with Backend, Frontend, and DevOps engineers to ensure quality is built into the product from the very beginning. This role is hands-on and highly collaborative, with strong ownership of test automation and quality practices across the team.

🎯 Your Mission
Own and drive quality within the product team by designing, implementing, and maintaining reliable end-to-end automated tests while actively collaborating throughout the entire feature lifecycle.

✅ Responsibilities
• Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end automated tests in TypeScript, developed and maintained alongside application code.
• Collaborate closely with Backend, Frontend, and DevOps engineers throughout the full feature lifecycle.
• Participate in defining test strategies at both feature and system levels.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the test automation framework.
• Make decisions on the appropriate use of mocks, stubs, or real integrations based on testing objectives.
• Ensure automated tests are reliable, maintainable, and suitable for execution in CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews for test code and, when appropriate, application code.
• Provide fast, clear, and actionable feedback on defects and quality risks
• Promote a built-in quality mindset and continuous improvement of testing practices within the team

✅ Requirements
• 3 - 5+ years of experience in test automation within product or platform teams.
• Strong hands-on experience with TypeScript or JavaScript.
• Experience writing end-to-end tests close to application code using a near-code or monorepo approach.
• Proven experience working in cross-functional teams with close collaboration with engineering roles.
• Practical experience with modern end-to-end testing frameworks such as Playwright or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of testing principles and strategies, including test pyramid, shift left approach, and contract testing.
• Experience with REST API testing, data validation, and system-level testing.
• Ability to design and implement mocks, stubs, and other test doubles.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented and or functional programming concepts applied to test automation.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with test observability and reporting tools such as Allure, TestOps, or CI-based reporting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to actively participate in technical discussions and challenge requirements constructively.
• English proficiency at an intermediate level or higher, both written and spoken.

✅ Nice to Have
• Experience writing and maintaining integration tests, including service-to-service and contract-based testing.
• Experience contributing to the design and evolution of test automation frameworks.
• Practical knowledge of Docker and test environment configuration.
• Experience testing GraphQL APIs.
• Experience with distributed systems or high-load platforms.
• Experience with non-functional testing, including performance, reliability, and resilience testing.

✅ We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:
🧑🏻‍💻 Learning and development opportunities and interesting, challenging tasks.
✈️ Relocation package (tickets, staying in a hotel for up to 2 weeks, and visa relocation support for our employees and their family members).
📚 Opportunity to develop language skills, with partial compensation for the cost of English and Portuguese language classes (for localization purposes).
🎾 Partial compensation for tennis and padel lessons.
🏀 Urban Sport membership benefit (the most diverse sports and wellness offering in Europe, with more than 50+ activities).
🏥 Private medical coverage, including inpatient, outpatient, dental care, annual check-ups, and maternity support.
🏝 Time for proper rest, with 24 non-business days per year and an additional 6 paid sick days.
🚌 Transport compensation - 200 euros net per month.
📈 Competitive remuneration level with annual review.
🤝 Teambuilding activities.