QA Automation Engineer

QA Automation EngineerLocation: Remote - US Hours Engagement: Full-Time About the RolePavago is hiring on behalf of a fast-growing, product-focused technology company that is strengthening its automation infrastructure. They are redefining quality assurance through cutting-edge AI technology. They leverage the power of intelligent automation to ensure unparalleled reliability and performance in our software products. Their mission is to build a smart and resilient testing environment, allowing our clients to focus on innovation and growth. They are looking for a senior-level automation engineer who takes ownership of test systems, framework stability, and regression coverage. This is an automation-first role working directly with frontend and backend engineers.This is not a manual QA position. It is a hands-on engineering role focused on Playwright and TypeScript.Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain E2E tests using Playwright (TypeScript) Expand automation coverage across critical product workflows Identify and eliminate flaky tests Improve test suite stability and execution performance Ensure seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines Manage test data and maintain reliable test environments Collaborate directly with engineers on new feature releases Utilize AI tools to support exploratory testing and uncover edge cases Required Experience Strong proficiency in TypeScript Hands-on experience with Playwright (or strong Cypress background with readiness to transition) Proven experience building and maintaining E2E automation frameworks Solid understanding of: DOM interaction Network requests Asynchronous behavior Diagnosing flaky tests Experience integrating automation into CI/CD environments Preferred Experience Experience setting up E2E test infrastructure from scratch Test data management strategies Experience testing B2B SaaS platforms Multi-tenant systems and role-based access testing Familiarity with AI-assisted testing workflows Soft Skills Strong ownership mindset Clear and professional communication Problem-solving approach to automation instability Comfortable operating in a low-management environment Growth-oriented and adaptable Interview ProcessInitial Screening Call (Pavago) Qualification, experience validation, and role alignment. Technical Assessment / Automation Review Practical discussion or exercise focused on Playwright, TypeScript, and framework design. Client Technical Interview Deep dive into automation architecture, CI/CD integration, and problem-solving approach. Final Interview (Culture & Ownership Fit) Discussion around autonomy, collaboration style, and long-term fit.Originally posted on Himalayas