QA Automation Engineer

About you You are a hands-on QA Automation Engineer who enjoys building reliable, maintainable test automation solutions while staying closely connected to the product and its users. You understand that effective quality assurance goes beyond automating test cases; it requires exploring applications, identifying risks, and designing meaningful tests that validate critical business workflows. You are comfortable balancing automation development with functional testing as project priorities evolve. You bring strong analytical thinking, technical ownership, and a practical approach to test design, knowing when automation adds value and when hands-on testing is more effective. You enjoy collaborating with Developers, Technical Leads, and QA teams, continuously improving testing practices, and using AI-assisted tools with sound judgment. Note: This position requires availability to work from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM US Eastern Time. You bring to Applaudo the following competencies: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field is desired, or equivalent professional experience. Strong hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining automated test suites using Playwright. Proven experience establishing test automation framework structures, including reusable components and maintainable test architecture. Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, or a comparable programming language. Strong knowledge of test design principles, in