Test Automation Engineer

Description

Summary: We are seeking a QA Automation Engineer to lead and scale our frontend and end-to-end testing infrastructure for React and Next.js applications. Highlights: 1. Develop, maintain, and scale end-to-end test automation for web applications 2. Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and product managers 3. Work with cutting-edge technologies in an AI-first FinTech company **Company overview** We're on a mission to make it easier for businesses to serve their customers. While many companies have incredible digital infrastructure, the people who understand customer experience best are blocked from changing the very processes that make it happen. We're changing that with purpose built AI, thoughtful design, and a relentless focus on the user. We're building an AI platform that brings agility, scale, and transparency to businesses like never before. We're driving human\-centered services for our clients by applying the same principles within our own processes—leveraging an AI engine that orchestrates data, platforms, and every step of the user experience. We're building a diverse, creative team in New York, with flexible hybrid work options. Our founding team—including graduates from Wharton, MIT, and the Royal College of Art—has a proven track record of building unicorn software companies, where design, product, and engineering cultures are fully integrated. **Job summary** We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer to lead and scale our frontend and end\-to\-end testing infrastructure—ensuring our React and Next.js applications are fast, stable, and flawless. * Develop, maintain, and scale end\-to\-end test automation for our web applications using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript). * Write clean, reusable, and modular test code that aligns with product requirements and reflects real\-world user behavior. * Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, designers, and product managers to define test coverage and acceptance criteria. * Validate features built with React and Next.js, including SSR/SSG flows, dynamic routing, and component interactions. * Ensure coverage for all major browsers (Chromium, Firefox, WebKit) and environments (mobile/desktop). * Optimize test performance using smart isolation, mocking, and CI/CD integration. * Analyze flaky tests and build robust pipelines with retrial, trace viewing, and reporting. * Participate in agile rituals: sprint planning, code reviews, stand\-ups, and retros. **Your skills will include** * 3\+ years of experience in test automation for modern web applications, with proven experience in Playwright and JavaScript/TypeScript.\- Deep understanding of testing React and Next.js applications, including component and routing behavior. * Hands\-on experience with writing and maintaining E2E tests, using Playwright's test runner or integration in a Next.js context. * Familiarity with Git and GitHub workflows (branching, pull requests, CI integrations). * Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for both test and product issues. * Knowledge of web performance metrics, accessibility checks, and frontend reliability patterns. **Nice to haves** * Experience with unit testing tools like Jest, Vitest, or React Testing Library. * Familiarity with backend APIs (REST, GraphQL) and integration testing. * Exposure to performance testing, visual regression tools, and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, CircleCI). * Experience working in cross\-functional teams within an agile environment. * Comfort with logging, tracing, and debugging in a headless and cross\-browser environment. **What we offer** * Competitive salary and benefits package. * The opportunity to work with cutting\-edge technologies in a fast\-paced, AI\-first FinTech company. * A culture that encourages ownership, learning, and innovation. * Work alongside highly accomplished engineers and product leaders.