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.

Experience
4-7 yrs