Frontend Automation Engineer - Testing

CloudHire; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Frontend Testing Engineer with expertise in either Cypress or Playwright to join our dynamic team. As a crucial member of our QA team, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our front-end applications through rigorous testing methodologies. We are looking for an engineer that can lead front-end testing projects from inception to implementation and maintenance. Experience in AWS infrastructure management, CI/CD pipelines, Chef scripting and proficiency in converting Cypress code to Playwright will be a plus.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement comprehensive front-end testing strategies using Cypress or Playwright, with a preference for Playwright.
2. Lead the planning and initiation of new front-end testing projects from inception to implementation.
3. Create, execute, and maintain automated test scripts to validate front-end functionalities.
4. Collaborate closely with front-end developers to identify and address issues early in the development cycle.
5. Conduct exploratory testing to uncover hidden bugs and usability issues.
6. Analyze test results and provide detailed feedback to stakeholders.
7. Participate in code reviews to ensure testability and identify test automation opportunities.
8. Optimize and maintain existing test suites for maximum efficiency and coverage.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in front-end testing with Cypress or Playwright.
• Must have been a part of at least two implementations of Cypress or Playwright.
• Been the lead on at least one of the two implementations.
• Solid understanding of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and software development lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience leading front-end testing projects from inception to implementation.
• Proficiency in converting Cypress code to Playwright, if proficient in Playwright.

Location: London
Hybrid Mode: Employee needs to visit office twice a month

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and tools.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Flexible work environment with London office, but also with remote work options.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture focused on innovation and growth.