QA Automation Engineer

QA Automation Engineer Location: Remote - US Hours Engagement: Full-Time About the Role Pavago 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 Process • Initial 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