QA Automation Engineer

We're seeking an experienced Automation Test Engineer to establish and scale our testing infrastructure across our web, API, and mobile platforms. This is a foundational role where you'll design and implement comprehensive test automation strategies, build testing frameworks from the ground up, and ensure the reliability and quality of our healthcare-critical systems.

The candidate will have responsibilities across the following functions:

Test Strategy and Implementation:

• Design and implement end-to-end test automation strategies for web (React/TypeScript), backend APIs (Node/TypeScript), and mobile (Flutter) applications.
• Build and maintain Playwright test suites for web applications with a focus on critical user workflows.
• Develop API test automation using JMeter for load/performance testing and Jest for functional API testing.
• Create and maintain Flutter integration and widget tests for mobile applications.
• Establish testing best practices, standards, and documentation for the engineering team.

Quality Assurance and Reliability:

• Develop comprehensive test plans for new features with consideration for healthcare compliance requirements.
• Implement CI/CD pipeline integration for automated testing across all platforms.
• Monitor and improve test coverage metrics, identifying gaps in existing test suites.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate testing early in the development lifecycle.
• Perform root cause analysis on test failures and production issues.

Healthcare Domain Considerations:

• Understand and test for HIPAA compliance requirements and data security protocols.
• Validate API integrations with EHR systems (Epic, eClinicalWorks) and HL7/FHIR standards.
• Test complex healthcare workflows including patient data handling, appointment scheduling, and clinical documentation.
• Ensure audit logging and compliance tracking functionality works correctly.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in test automation with at least 2 years in a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript for test development.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright for web automation testing.
• Experience with Jest for unit and integration testing.
• Proficiency with JMeter or similar tools for API load and performance testing.
• Experience with Flutter testing framework (widget tests, integration tests).
• Strong understanding of API testing methodologies (REST, GraphQL).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar).
• Proficiency in version control with Git and collaborative development workflows.

Testing Expertise:

• Deep understanding of testing pyramids and when to apply different testing strategies.
• Experience with test data management and mock data generation.
• Knowledge of test design patterns (Page Object Model, Screenplay pattern, etc. )
• Experience with visual regression testing tools.
• Understanding of accessibility testing (WCAG standards).
• Experience with database testing and validation.

Soft Skills and Mindset:

• Self-starter who can work independently and take ownership of the testing infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to balance speed with quality in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Proactive in identifying potential issues before they reach production.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare technology or other regulated industries (fintech, etc. )
• Understanding of HIPAA, GDPR, or similar compliance frameworks.
• Experience with multi-tenant SaaS platform testing.
• Knowledge of security testing practices and tools.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (DataDog, Sentry, etc. )
• Familiarity with mobile test automation on both iOS and Android.
• Experience with visual testing tools (Percy, Chromatic, etc. )
• Background in performance optimisation and bottleneck identification.
• Experience mentoring junior QA engineers or developers on testing practices.

Skills

JavaScript, Jest, Playwright, TypeScript