Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Our company has been operating in the market for 5 years, offering a logistics product for drivers in the U.S. market. It is an ecosystem of applications that provides clients with various information such as distance, time, and other relevant data.Role OverviewWe are seeking a QA Automation Engineer (senior) to build our test automation platform from scratch using Playwright and mentor our small but growing QA team. You'll work closely with our current automation engineer and help guide a manual tester's transition into automation. This is an excellent opportunity to establish modern testing foundations and implement cutting-edge automation practices in a collaborative environment.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical ImplementationBuild a comprehensive test automation platform from scratch using Playwright and TypeScriptDesign and implement robust, scalable test automation frameworks and architectureEstablish best practices and coding standards for modern test automationDesign and optimize CI/CD integration for automated testing pipelinesImplement advanced testing approaches including visual regression, self-healing tests, and intelligent test maintenanceStrategic InnovationDevelop advanced testing patterns including visual regression, accessibility, performance, and API testingResearch and implement modern testing technologies and methodologiesCreate intelligent test maintenance and automated reporting capabilitiesEstablish comprehensive testing strategies that leverage cutting-edge toolsExplore AI-powered testing enhancements where applicableRequired QualificationsTechnical Expertise4+ years of experience in test automation engineeringExpert-level proficiency in Playwright framework with TypeScriptStrong background in modern JavaScript/TypeScript developmentExperience with test automation framework design and architectureProficiency in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.)Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and cloud platformsCollaboration & Mentoring3+ years of experience mentoring colleagues or sharing technical knowledgeStrong communication skills and patience for knowledge transferExperience working in small, collaborative teamsAbility to guide both experienced and transitioning team membersAdditional Skills (Highly Valued)Experience with visual regression testing and screenshot comparison toolsKnowledge of API testing automation and contract testingPerformance and load testing expertiseMobile testing automation experienceSecurity testing automation knowledgeFamiliarity with test data management and synthetic data generationExperience with AI-enhanced testing tools (a plus)-Understanding of modern web technologies, microservices, and cloud architecturesFamiliarity with Agile/Scrum development processesFor the most suitable candidate, we offer:official employment in the IT Park from the first working dayhybrid work with a flexible schedulebudget for private health insurancebudget for gym membershipPizza Day on Fridaysfruits, biscuits, tea, and coffee in the officeprofessional and friendly colleaguesCareer possibility of team/tech lead.Fast increasing team.The office is located in the center of ChișinăuAre you interested?Send your CV to sorina.puscas@hora-services.md mentioning the position you are applying for, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.We guarantee 100% confidentiality.By applying to this job posting, you consent to the processing of your personal data for the purpose of contacting you during the recruitment process for vacancies in our company, in accordance with the applicable personal data protection legislation.