QA Automation Engineer (Cypress/Playwright)

About You

You are a QA Automation Engineer passionate about building high-quality, reliable, and efficient testing frameworks. You thrive in fast-paced environments where automation, collaboration, and performance drive success. You take pride in writing clean, maintainable test code and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

You bring to Applaudo the following competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field — or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in QA Automation, focused on web applications.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript for automation scripting.
• Hands-on experience with Cypress.io and/or Playwright frameworks.
• Proven experience performing API testing using Postman or Cypress built-in tools.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as CircleCI, Harness, or GitHub Actions.
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git, Bitbucket, GitHub).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with performance testing or Salesforce test automation is a plus.
• English Full Professional Proficiency.

You will be accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Plan, analyze, design, develop, execute and maintain manual and automated test scenarios and test data, this includes determining priority for test scenarios and creating execution plans to implement these scenarios.
• Identify opportunities for automation within software processes.
• Identify and clearly document bugs found. Deliver regular reports on bugs found.
• Support design and execute test automation strategy for the projects along with other developers and QA Analysts.
• Coordinate the test plans with project managers, development managers and others
• Initiate the analysis, design, implementation, and execution of tests, monitor test progress and results, and check the status of exit criteria (or definition of done)
• Automate collection and delivery of test progress and test summary reports.
• Support the selection and implementation of automation tools.
• Introduce suitable metrics for measuring test progress and evaluating the quality of the testing.

Here at Applaudo Studios values as trust, communication, respect, excellence and team work are our keys to success. We know we are working with the best and thus treat each other with respect and admiration without asking.

Submit your application today, and don't miss this opportunity to join the Best Digital team in the Region!

We truly appreciate all the hard and outstanding work our team makes every day at Applaudo Studios, and that's why the perks that we offer, are deeply thought and designed as a way to thank them for their commitment and excellence.

Some of our perks and benefits:

• Celebrations
• Special discounts*
• Entertainment area*
• Modern Work Spaces*
• Great work environment
• Private medical insurance*

*Benefits may vary according to your location and/or availability. Request further information when applying.