[Hiring] AI-first QA Engineer @Smartcat

Role Description

Your mission is to enhance product quality by developing automated tests, contributing to the improvement of QA processes throughout the development lifecycle, and actively sharing your expertise with the engineering team.

Outcomes

• Demonstrates a proactive approach to tasks and continuous improvement.
• Actively contributes to team responsibilities and shared ownership of quality.
• Shows clear ownership of tasks from start to the result.
• Uses AI daily to improve problem-solving speed and output.
• Maintains a strong quality mindset across all stages of development.
• Applies advanced test analysis techniques to design adequate test coverage.
• Continuously adopts new tools, technologies, and working methods.
• Keeps automation frameworks and QA tools up to date and maintainable.
• Defines and leads the automation strategy based on risk and scalability.
• Mentors team members and helps grow QA expertise across the team.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to embed quality early in development.

How You’ll Ramp

• By Day 30:
  • Analyze the current QA approach and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Deliver a structured improvement plan with short- and long-term goals.
  • Develop a clear understanding of the product and its key workflows.
  • Get familiar with the testing framework and start contributing to test development.
  • Join code reviews and engage in QA-related team discussions.
• Day 60:
  • Begin executing prioritized improvements from the QA plan.
  • Take part in ongoing QA activities and team responsibilities.
  • Contribute to development processes as a quality advocate.
  • Develop and maintain automated tests based on team priorities.
• Day 90:
  • Complete core improvements with visible outcomes.
  • Take ownership of QA responsibilities in a specific product area.
  • Actively contribute to team initiatives and ongoing QA improvements.
  • Share knowledge and support the team in applying QA best practices.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience in QA automation.
• Strong problem-solving and task prioritization skills.
• Skilled in test planning, prioritization, documentation, and test design.
• Hands-on with Playwright; familiar with Selenium.
• Proficient in TypeScript or another OOP language (Python is a plus).
• Skilled in using an AI tool set to boost productivity across test design, automation, and reporting.
• Experienced in building and maintaining automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of REST API testing tools (Postman, REST-assured, Playwright API).
• Understanding of test layers: Unit, Integration, End-to-End.
• Familiar with QA tools: Allure, TestRail.
• Comfortable using Git, with knowledge of branching strategies and merge request workflows (basic understanding of GitLab CI/CD is a plus).
• Aware of load/performance testing tools (Locust, K6 is a plus).
• Involved in refinement, sprint planning, and QA sign-off processes.
• Effective communicator in cross-functional teams.
• Advanced English, written and spoken.

Benefits

• A global, connected team working together through a hub-and-spoke model.
• Remote-friendly roles for flexibility in work location.
• Innovative use of AI across the organization to accelerate decision-making.
• Opportunity to shape how AI transforms the workplace.
• Be part of a company reshaping the $100B multilingual content industry.
• Join a rapidly growing company with a strong product-market fit.

Company Description

At Smartcat, we are committed to building a culture that highlights respect and appreciation for each individual's unique background and perspective, while maintaining a strong focus on results and engagement. We believe in welcoming everyone and fostering an inclusive environment where team members can be their authentic selves at work. Our commitment to inclusion is steadfast, and we stand firmly against discrimination and harassment.