Senior Automation Test Engineer

Purpose :

CIMET is seeking a skilled Test Automation Engineer with strong expertise in end-to-end test automation using Playwright and TypeScript. The ideal candidate will play a key role in building, maintaining, and scaling our automated test coverage across multiple verticals - Energy, Telco, Credit Cards, PHI, and more - on our CAAS (Comparison as a Service) platform. The candidate will work closely with QA leads, developers, and product managers to ensure high-quality, reliable software delivery.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Test Automation Development :

- Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end automated test suites using Playwright with TypeScript.

- Build and maintain Page Object Models (POMs) and reusable test utilities across all product verticals.

- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous quality assurance.

- Experience with BrowserStack Automation for cross-browser and cross-device test execution (good to have).

2. Test Strategy & Coverage :

- Collaborate with product and development teams to understand requirements and define test coverage.

- Create and maintain test cases covering happy paths, edge cases, and negative scenarios across regression and sanity suites.

- Identify automation gaps and prioritise coverage based on business risk and release impact.

3. Quality Assurance & Defect Management :

- Execute and monitor regression and sanity test suites across multiple product verticals.

- Investigate, document, and report defects with clear reproduction steps and severity assessments.

- Diagnose flaky tests and test failures; resolve root causes proactively before release.

4. Manual & Exploratory Testing :

- Conduct structured exploratory testing sessions to surface defects that scripted tests miss, particularly for new features and high-risk flows.

- Execute manual test cases for edge scenarios and UAT where full automation is not yet in place.

- Apply risk-based testing techniques to focus manual effort on the highest-impact areas ahead of each release.

5. Collaboration & Documentation :

- Work in an Agile/Scrum environment collaborating closely with Dev, Product, and QA teams.

- Maintain test documentation, vertical coverage estimates, and test case repositories in Jira/Confluence.

- Contribute to QA standards, best practices, and knowledge sharing across the team.

Business Outcomes :

- Reliable, maintainable automated test coverage across all CIMET verticals with minimal flakiness and fast execution.

- Faster, confident release cycles through well-integrated regression and sanity suites in CI/CD.

- Clear defect visibility with well-documented reproduction steps, risk ratings, and test evidence.

- Steadily growing automation coverage that reduces reliance on manual regression effort.

Core Technology Stack :

Test Automation :

- Playwright (TypeScript) - end-to-end browser automation framework.

- TypeScript - type-safe test scripting and utility development.

- Page Object Model (POM) - structured, maintainable test architecture.

Test Management & Reporting :

- Jira / Confluence - test case management and documentation.

- Playwright HTML Reports / Allure - test result reporting and traceability.

- GitHub Actions / GitLab CI - CI/CD pipeline integration for automated test runs.

QA Process & Methodologies :

- STLC / SDLC - structured Software Testing Life Cycle within Agile sprints.

- Risk-based testing - prioritising coverage by business impact and release risk.

- Exploratory testing - charter-driven sessions to surface defects outside scripted paths.

- Bug lifecycle management - raise, triage, track, verify, and close defects in Jira.

- Test coverage estimation - maintaining vertical coverage matrices in Confluence.

Quality Tooling :

- ESLint / Prettier - code quality and formatting.

- Git / GitHub - version control and branching strategies.

- Docker - containerised test environments (nice to have).

Experience & Skills :

Experience :

- 5+ years of experience in test automation using Playwright, Cypress, or similar tools.

- Hands-on experience with TypeScript or JavaScript for writing and maintaining test scripts.

- Experience implementing Page Object Model patterns and reusable test components.

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into build workflows.

Core Testing Skills :

- Proficient in Playwright (TypeScript) for cross-browser, end-to-end automation.

- Understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript) for writing effective locators and test logic.

- Experience with API testing and incorporating API-level validation within E2E suites.

- Ability to triage and debug failing tests; strong root-cause analysis skills.

QA Fundamentals :

- Solid understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and how QA fits within Agile/Scrum delivery.

- Hands-on experience with manual and exploratory testing alongside automation - knowing when each is the right tool.

- Risk-based testing mindset: able to identify high-impact user flows and prioritise coverage accordingly.

- Skilled at writing clear, reusable test cases from user stories, acceptance criteria, and product documentation.

- Bug lifecycle management: raising well-structured defects, tracking them through to resolution, and verifying fixes in Jira.

- Experience producing test evidence (screenshots, traces, reports) to support sign-off and audit trails.

Engineering Practices :

- Experience building maintainable test suites using Page Object Model and shared fixture patterns.

- Familiar with BDD/TDD concepts and writing test cases from user stories and acceptance criteria.

- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their role in continuous testing and quality gates.

AI Development Skills :

- Experience using AI-assisted coding platforms such as Cursor AI, Claude Code, or GitHub Copilot as part of day-to-day engineering.

- Ability to leverage AI tools for code generation, debugging, refactoring, and documentation.

- Working knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their practical application in software products.

- Familiarity with prompt engineering and AI-driven development workflows.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with Jira and Confluence for test case management and defect tracking.

- ISTQB Foundation Level certification or equivalent formal QA qualification (good to have).

- Cross-browser and cross-device testing experience, including desktop and mobile viewport strategies.

- Knowledge of accessibility testing (WCAG guidelines, axe, Playwright accessibility checks).

- Exposure to performance and load testing tools (k6, JMeter, Playwright performance tracing).

- Familiarity with visual regression testing approaches.

- Experience participating in or leading sprint retrospectives and defect triage reviews.

Professional Attributes :

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; an effective team player, able to work with individuals at all levels within the organisation and build remote relationships.

- Excellent prioritisation skills, the ability to work well under pressure, and the ability to multi-task.

Challenges of the Position :

- Rapid Growth : CIMET will double its workforce over the next 2 years. We need to build and onboard a team of high-performing people to enable the planned growth to reach fruition.

- Systems : CIMET is in the early phase of expansion, where systems, processes, and policies are being developed and implemented. This means there will be constant change, and you will need to be agile in your approach to changing business priorities.

Why Join Us?

- Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing, innovative product-based company.

- Collaborate with a talented, driven team focused on building high-quality software solutions.

- Competitive compensation and benefits package.

CIMET Culture & Principles :

At CIMET, we are building a high-performance, ownership-driven organisation where people take initiative, move fast, and create meaningful impact. Our culture is anchored in four core values:

- Customer First - We put the customer at the centre of every decision. We deeply understand their needs, build with empathy, and deliver solutions that create real, measurable value.

- Frugal - We believe constraints drive creativity. We operate with discipline, optimise resources, and focus on maximum impact with minimum waste - without compromising on outcomes.

- Excellence & Innovation - We strive for excellence in everything we do while continuously pushing boundaries. We challenge the status quo, experiment, and innovate to build better, smarter, and more scalable solutions.

- Good Faith - We act with integrity, intent, and trust. We assume positive intent, communicate transparently, and do the right thing - even when it's difficult.

How We Work at CIMET :

- Ownership & Accountability : We take complete ownership of outcomes, not just tasks. We step up, solve problems, and drive results end-to-end.

- Bias for Action : We move with speed and intent. We prioritise execution, take decisions quickly, and iterate to improve.

- Collaboration Over Hierarchy - We operate as one team. Ideas matter more than titles, and strong collaboration drives better outcomes.

Who Thrives at CIMET :

- Individuals who are customer-obsessed and outcome-driven.

- People who think resourcefully and act with full ownership.

- Those who are comfortable with ambiguity and high-velocity execution.

- Team players who operate with integrity and good faith.

Skills

Software Quality Assurance, Testing, Automation Testing, Playwright Testing, Test Strategy, Defect/Bug Management Process, STLC Process, Defect/Bug Life Cycle, Cypress