Mid-Level JS Automation QA Engineer

Want to help build a world that works better for everyone? Kin + Carta is a global digital transformation consultancy that makes a difference to the billions who now work, play, shop, communicate and share online.

Join a global team of curious and diverse minds in connecting people, data and technology to produce amazing experiences for some of the world’s most influential companies. Become a maker, builder or creator as we explore the possibilities of sustainable digital technology, helping clients to rapidly innovate, modernise their systems, enable their teams, and optimise for continued growth. 

We focus on tech but we’re a proudly inclusive business with trust and human connection at its heart. People, the planet, and profit matter equally to us which is why we’re a certified B Corporation in the United States and Europe. 

We are looking for a Mid-JS Automation QA Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing the functionality of applications and designing automated tests to validate their performance. Will also be required to identify bugs, install databases, and collaborate with the software design team. Is innovative and passionate about technology, looks to continually learn, and enjoys sharing expertise. Strong verbal and written communication is a must. Experience working in an Agile Scrum development environment or consulting capacity is a plus.

• Work on custom projects for clients, sometimes very closely with their team
• Design and write test automation scripts
• Investigate problems in software as a result of testing
• Work with QA analysts and software developers to find efficient automation solutions
• Keep healthy communication with your project manager and client
• Take an active part in all project stages – analysis, estimation, documentation, coding, bug fixing, and support
• Learn from your colleagues and teach them what you know.

We want all new hires to succeed in their roles at Kin + Carta. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Minimum Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

• 2+ years practical experience in JS/Typescript test automation
• Hands on automation with Playwright
• API automation expertise
• Experience in testing Microservices architecture
• Experience with Charles, Postman or similar tools
• Confidence to question and challenge from a Testing perspective
• The ability to quickly become a subject-matter expert
• Knowledge of different testing techniques, test designs, and test strategies
• Awareness of cross-platform complexities and their impact on quality
• Experience of working in an Agile team
• Demonstrable initiative - you like to think outside of the box
• Ability to be adaptable and learn quickly. 

• Expertise in Cypress automation
• Hands on Flutter automation with Dart
• Experience of using Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) collaboratively
• An understanding of networking principles
• An understanding of CI/CD practices
• Exposure to the larger Testing community
• Experience with Jira/Confluence. 

• This is a full-time position that comes with an attractive compensation
• Premium health insurance that guarantees fast access to contracted health services in Kosovo, Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia & Hercegovina, Serbia, Slovenia, and Croatia
• Vacation Plan
• Great opportunity for career development;
• Training policy for technical and other skills-related events, courses, and certifications;
• Performance Policy that paves the roadmap for personal career development;
• Hybrid work
• Access to e-learning platforms like Udemy, Coursera, etc;
• Refreshments at our offices;
• The annual team building that gathers together the offices from Prishtina, Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo, and Skopje;