Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 3Pillar is hiring a Quality Assurance Engineer for a client engagement to build and maintain automated test coverage using Playwright, TypeScript, and Postman. The role develops and executes manual and automated tests, tracks defects, and supports reliable platform releases.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for manual and automated testing
- Design and execute detailed test cases to identify defects and ensure software functionality
- Build and maintain automated end-to-end test suites using Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript
- Automate API test coverage using Postman
- Document and track defects, collaborating with developers throughout the development lifecycle
- Utilize automation tools, including GitHub Copilot as an AI coding agent in VS Code, to streamline test authoring and improve efficiency
- Foster effective communication with developers, product managers, and stakeholders
- Take ownership of projects from technical design to successful launch
Skills
- Understanding of product roadmap, business goals, and customer needs
- Ability to prioritize testing efforts based on business impact
- Provide accurate status tracking and reporting
- Estimate testing efforts
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and customers
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented and self-motivated
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience may be considered as an alternative
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance, with demonstrated proficiency in test planning, execution, and maintenance of clear and effective test documentation
- At least 2 years of experience with automated testing tools, including scripting for automation
- Solid understanding and experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies, showcasing the ability to adapt to rapid development cycles and an iterative approach to testing
- Experience in working with continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) pipelines, understanding the integration of automated tests within CI/CD processes for efficient testing and deployment
- Strong knowledge of databases and SQL, enabling the execution of complex data validation and the ability to interact with databases for backend testing
- Effective use of defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla) with the capability to accurately report bugs and track their resolution
- Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to foster an environment of teamwork and cooperation
- Exceptional English communication skills with team members, stakeholders, and customers, ensuring clear and effective exchange of information
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and under pressure, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
- Playwright for end-to-end browser test automation
- TypeScript and JavaScript for writing and maintaining automated test suites
- Node.js as the runtime for test automation frameworks and tooling
- Postman for API test automation
- GitHub Copilot — running on Claude Sonnet, working as an AI coding agent inside VS Code — to accelerate authoring, debugging, and maintaining test scripts
- Advanced knowledge and experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), enhancing the ability to integrate QA processes effectively throughout development phases
- Experience in performance and load testing, indicating the capability to assess system behavior under peak loads and identify potential bottlenecks
- Understanding of security testing best practices, reflecting the ability to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities within the software, ensuring the development of secure applications
- Experience building reusable Playwright test frameworks (page objects, fixtures, parallelization) for larger test suites
- Familiarity with using AI coding agents (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to generate and refactor test scripts responsibly, with review before merging
Benefits
- Flexible work environment—office, home, or a blend; remote-first approach from interviews to onboarding.
- Well-being offerings, including fitness offerings, mental health plans (country-dependent), and generous time off.
- Career growth and development opportunities across projects, offerings, and industries.
- Global team and opportunities to learn from talent around the world and across cultures.
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