Advanced QA Automation Engineer

WHAT WE DO Founded in 2007, Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP) is a consulting and technology services company. We consult, design, build and modernize revenue-generating software and data engineering solutions for clients. With modernization services and AI tools, we help businesses achieve a competitive advantage through technology. GAP’s remote, integrated engineering teams use end-to-end solutions to innovate and align with your business goals. We have 600+ English-speaking engineers based in Latin America and approximately 20 U.S.-based engineers. With some of the highest customer satisfaction scores in the industry, GAP’s focus is customer and employee success. GAP is a woman-owned company headquartered in Austin Texas. We are a values-based company focused on growing our people by investing in education, onsite English classes and training in the latest technologies, including AI, data analytics and machine learning. Our goal is to provide solutions for our customers that help them achieve critical business outcomes, while enabling our GAPSters and our communities to attain long-term success. Summary We are looking for an Advanced QA Automation Engineer to join our quality engineering team and contribute to an existing Playwright automation framework. In this role, you will be responsible for expanding test coverage, executing automated test suites, and leveraging modern AI-assisted tools to optimize quality assurance workflows. The ideal candidate combines a strong foundation in core QA practices with hands-on contributions to test automation and an eagerness to apply generative AI tools to accelerate test creation, maintenance, and failure diagnostics. Education Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience). Professional Experience 3+ years of professional experience in Quality Assurance, spanning manual testing methodologies and test automation contributions Hands-on experience working with modern web automation tools, specifically contributing to or executing scripts within a Playwright framework Demonstrated experience utilizing generative AI or agentic tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to boost daily productivity, write test scripts, and debug code Solid background in end-to-end test execution, bug reporting, and regression validation within Agile/Scrum environments Key Responsibilities Integrate into and maintain an existing Playwright test automation framework to expand UI and functional test coverage Apply AI-assisted tools responsibly to generate test scenarios, refactor test scripts, optimize selectors, and perform root-cause analysis Design, execute, and document comprehensive test plans, test cases, and bug reports for complex web application features Conduct functional, exploratory, and regression testing, ensuring seamless transitions between manual verification and automated script execution Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and QA teammates to identify quality bottlenecks and validate bug fixes Required Technical Skills Strong experience in several of the following areas: Test Automation: Hands-on experience with Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript or Python) for web application testing AI Tooling & Productivity: Practical proficiency in leveraging AI development assistants (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to accelerate test writing, script debugging, and documentation QA Fundamentals: Strong foundation in manual testing practices, test case design, defect lifecycle management, and exploratory testing Version Control & Agile: Command of Git (GitHub/GitLab) and experience working within Scrum or Kanban delivery models Nice to Have Experience migrating or converting manual test cases into automated Playwright test scripts Exposure to API testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Postman, REST API automation) Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) for automated test execution Soft Skills Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal) High learning agility with a strong enthusiasm for adopting emerging technologies and AI tools Excellent communication skills to effectively articulate defects and technical concepts Strong attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and high ownership over product quality At Growth Acceleration Partners , we're an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We value everyone's unique background, and we provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other personal right protected by law. We foster a culture of belonging and strive to provide a welcoming environment where everyone feels safe to contribute and grow. Originally posted on Himalayas