Senior QA Engineer (Manual & Automation)
About the role
Flat Rock Technology is seeking a Senior QA Engineer with expertise in both manual and automated testing for web, API, and mobile applications. The role involves developing and executing test plans, building and maintaining automation suites, conducting performance and load testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the Agile lifecycle. Candidates should have strong experience with tools such as Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium, and be comfortable using AI tools in their testing workflow. The company offers opportunities for professional growth, mentoring, and hybrid working arrangements.
Must have
- 5+ years of QA experience covering both manual and automated testing.
- Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test design techniques, defect management, and Agile/Scrum.
- Hands-on experience with Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium using JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Java.
- Solid API testing experience (REST/GraphQL, Postman or similar) and an understanding of unit and integration testing.
- Practical performance and load testing experience with k6, JMeter, Gatling, or similar.
- Experience using AI tools and coding assistants (e.g. Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) in testing, with the judgement to review and validate generated tests.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Docker, and SQL.
- Experience with Jira and test management tools such as TestRail or Qase.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills, with excellent English.
- Ability to show examples of automation frameworks, performance tests, and AI-assisted testing from previous projects (e.g. a repo or walkthrough during the interview).
- A degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to have
- ISTQB certification.
- Experience testing AI/LLM-powered applications, including prompt evaluation, output quality, and safety mechanisms.
- Mobile testing and automation with Appium, Espresso, XCUITest, BrowserStack, or Sauce Labs.
- Knowledge of security testing principles and tools such as OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite.
Technologies
- Agile
- API Testing
- Appium
- Burp Suite
- ChatGPT
- CI/CD
- Claude Code
- Cursor
- Cypress
- DevOps
- Docker
- Gatling
- Git
- GitHub
- GitHub Copilot
- GraphQL
- Istqb
- Java
- JavaScript
- Jira
- JMeter
- k6
- LLM
- OWASP
- Performance Testing
- Playwright
- Postman
- Python
- Scrum
- Selenium
- SQL
- Test Automation
- TestRail
- TypeScript
Highlights
Applicants are encouraged to send their CV in English. The company supports professional development, including training and certifications like ISTQB. Hybrid working arrangements are available. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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