Senior Automation Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer - SDET

About Josys

Josys, a dynamic B2B SaaS platform startup, has embarked on a mission to revolutionize IT operations globally, following an exceptional launch in Japan and securing $218 million in Series A and B funding. Our platform enables businesses to conquer the complexities of work-from-anywhere setups, rapid digital transformation, and the proliferation of SaaS applications by simplifying, optimizing, and securing their IT operations.

With a presence in 9 countries, including Japan, India, and the USA, our cutting-edge product technology center is located in Bengaluru, India. As we continue our rapid expansion, we aim to double our full-time employee headcount in 2024, enhancing our capacity to innovate and deliver.

Josys was spun off from RAKSUL, a celebrated Japanese unicorn and Forbes Startup of the Year 2018, which is a transformation through three pioneering B2B e-commerce platforms.

Technologies:

Cypress, Playwright/ Protractor, Pytest framework (Python),API testing, Database (SQL/ MySQL/ Postgres/ MongoDB), Performance tools (JMeter, K6), Test trail, Jenkins, TypeScript/JavaScript, Browser Stack, MERN Stack, Microservices, Containers/Orchestration, DevOps, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, Express, React.js.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the quality-custodian of the product and own end-to-end, front-end, server-side and API-based automation testing by employing the most suitable tools and technologies for the task at hand.
• Build/extend/maintain the test automation framework‬.
• Design, develop, and execute automation scripts using open-source tools, Mandatory skill is Cypress (minimum two-year experience), any JavaScript based automation tool (Playwright/Protractor etc.) and SQL.
• Experience in designing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies for microservices-based architectures leveraging automation tools and CI/CD pipelines for scalability and reliability.
• Good to have Pytest, performance tools (JMeter, K6), Implement BDD tests using Cucumber.
• Identify, document, and track bugs thoroughly, ensuring their resolution and maintaining high-quality defect reports.
• Take ownership of delivering high-quality software by enabling early defect detection and conducting comprehensive regression testing.
• Enhance QA processes by automating manual test cases and resolving broken test automation scripts.
• Develop and implement testing processes for both new and existing products to align with client needs.
• Actively participate in agile scrums, collaborating with developers, product managers, and the team to ensure strong quality assurance.
• Write and execute complex SQL queries for backend/database testing where required.
• Continuously monitor, debug, and refine testing processes to improve results and reliability.
• Stay updated on new testing tools, strategies, and trends to maintain modern and effective QA practices.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Cypress- Automation designing, implementing and supporting automated test solutions for SaaS products hosted on the cloud.
• Proven experience in software development and quality assurance.
• Expertise in Cypress, Playwright, and JavaScript.
• Proficient in UI, API, functional, unit, and BDD automation testing.
• Skilled in test frameworks, monitoring, performance testing, and test design strategies.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Hands-on experience with white box and black box testing.
• Agile team collaboration with strong test plan and case writing skills.
• Performance and security testing experience preferred.
• Effective problem-solving in ambiguous and complex technical scenarios.
• Background in product companies and B2B e-commerce highly valued.
• Experience building digital products from scratch.
• Strong computer science fundamentals and automation testing technologies.
• Focus on customer satisfaction and holistic user experience.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities.
• Business acumen and leadership skills.