Senior QA Automation Engineer - TypeScript Remote

About the Role

BrainRocket is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team. This Senior QA Automation Engineer remote position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of innovative software solutions. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products through automated testing.

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end automated tests in TypeScript, developed alongside the application code.
• Collaborate closely with developers throughout the feature lifecycle, including design, implementation, and defect resolution.
• Participate in defining test strategies at both feature and system levels.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the automation testing framework.
• Make informed decisions on the appropriate use of mocks, stubs, or real integrations depending on testing goals.
• Ensure automated tests are reliable, maintainable, and suitable for execution in CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews for test code and, when appropriate, application code.
• Provide fast, clear, and actionable feedback on quality and defects to the development team.
• Promote a built-in quality mindset and continuous improvement of testing practices across the team.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in test automation within product or platform teams.
• Strong hands-on experience with TypeScript / JavaScript.
• Experience writing end-to-end tests alongside application code (near-code / monorepo approach).
• Proven experience working in cross-functional teams with close collaboration with Backend, Frontend, and DevOps engineers.
• Practical experience with modern E2E testing frameworks (Playwright or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of testing principles and strategies, including the test pyramid, shift-left approach, and contract testing.
• Experience with REST API testing, data validation, and system-level testing.
• Ability to design and implement mocks, stubs, and other test doubles to ensure stable and isolated tests.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented and/or functional programming concepts as applied to test code and frameworks.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar).
• Familiarity with test observability and reporting tools (e.g., Allure, TestOps, CI-based reporting).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to actively participate in technical discussions and challenge requirements constructively.
• Fluent English is required.

Nice to Have

• Experience writing and maintaining integration tests (service-to-service, contract-based testing).
• Experience contributing to the design and evolution of test automation frameworks.
• Practical knowledge of Docker and test environment configuration.
• Experience testing GraphQL APIs.
• Experience with distributed systems or high-load platforms.
• Experience in non-functional testing, including performance, reliability, and resilience testing.

What We Offer

• Modern office in New Belgrade.
• Relocation package for international candidates.
• 24 vacation days annually.
• 6 sick days without medical certificate.
• Premium Health Insurance (coverage up to 5,000 EUR annually).
• Special occasion gifts: birthday, wedding, newborn.
• Buffet-style lunch provided by the company.
• Learning & Development budget (for conferences, courses, and certifications).
• Corporate events: international parties, team buildings, activities.
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.
• Sports package (FitPass membership).
• Language classes: Serbian (company-covered).

Join BrainRocket and rock with us! 🚀