WHAT WE DO
Founded in 2007, Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP) is a consulting and technology services company. We consult, design, build and modernize revenue-generating software and data engineering solutions for clients. With modernization services and AI tools, we help businesses achieve a competitive advantage through technology. GAP’s remote, integrated engineering teams use end-to-end solutions to innovate and align with your business goals. We have 600+ English-speaking engineers based in Latin America and approximately 20 U.S.-based engineers. With some of the highest customer satisfaction scores in the industry, GAP’s focus is customer and employee success.
GAP is a woman-owned company headquartered in Austin Texas. We are a values-based company focused on growing our people by investing in education, onsite English classes and training in the latest technologies, including AI, data analytics and machine learning. Our goal is to provide solutions for our customers that help them achieve critical business outcomes, while enabling our GAPSters and our communities to attain long-term success.
Summary
We are looking for an Entry AI QA Automation Engineer to join our quality engineering team and support our transition toward AI-driven autonomous testing. In this role, you will assist in developing, maintaining, and executing automated test scripts using Playwright and TypeScript while learning to leverage modern AI tools to optimize quality assurance workflows. Ideal for recent Systems Engineering graduates or early-career QA engineers, this position provides hands-on mentorship, helping you build a strong foundation in modern test automation, web testing, and AI-assisted quality engineering.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (recently graduated or equivalent).
Professional Experience
0–3 years of experience in software testing, QA automation, or software engineering (including academic projects, internships, or bootcamp experience)
Hands-on exposure to writing automated test scripts using Playwright and TypeScript or similar modern automation tools through projects or practical coursework
Foundational understanding of core QA methodologies, web architecture, and defect management workflows
Demonstrated interest or exposure to using generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate learning, script writing, and debugging
Key Responsibilities
Assist in developing, refactoring, and maintaining automated test scripts using Playwright and TypeScript
Support the engineering team in identifying web components, creating test plans, and converting manual scenarios into automated tests
Learn to integrate AI-assisted development tools into daily workflows to generate test data, optimize selectors, and debug test failures
Execute functional, regression, visual, and cross-platform UI tests across Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile environments
Identify, document, and track software defects clearly in Jira or Azure DevOps, collaborating with developers to verify fixes
Participate in sprint ceremonies, code reviews, and quality engineering discussions within an Agile team framework
Required Technical Skills
Foundational knowledge or practical project experience in several of the following areas:
Automation Fundamentals: Basic hands-on experience or project work using Playwright and TypeScript (or JavaScript)
AI Productivity Tools: Familiarity with leveraging LLMs and AI assistants (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot) to write and debug code
QA Basics: Solid understanding of test planning, test case creation, exploratory testing, and defect reporting
Web Technologies: Basic understanding of web architecture, DOM structure, HTML/CSS, and browser developer tools
Version Control: Basic proficiency with Git workflows (branches, commits, pull requests)
Nice to Have
Exposure to API validation tools (e.g., Postman)
Basic understanding of visual regression testing concepts
Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins)
Knowledge of Agile or Scrum software development processes
Soft Skills
Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal)
High learning agility, curiosity, and strong enthusiasm for mastering emerging AI technologies in quality engineering
Proactive problem-solving mindset with good attention to detail
Strong communication skills and an eager, collaborative attitude
At Growth Acceleration Partners, we're an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We value everyone's unique background, and we provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other personal right protected by law. We foster a culture of belonging and strive to provide a welcoming environment where everyone feels safe to contribute and grow.
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