Senior Automation QA Engineer

Location: Yerevan, Armenia Position Summary We are looking for an experienced Senior Automation QA Engineer to join our Quality Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our products by designing, developing, and maintaining scalable automation solutions. You will work closely with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and QA Engineers while contributing to automation strategy, quality improvements, and engineering best practices. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and improve backend automated tests using C#/.NET Develop and maintain frontend automated tests using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript) Design and execute automated API, UI, integration, and regression test suites Validate REST APIs, WebSocket services, and database data Design, execute, and maintain performance and load tests using JMeter Create, maintain, and manage test data for automation and testing activities Collaborate closely with Manual QA Engineers and Software Engineers throughout the SDLC Participate in test planning, estimation, test strategy, and test case design Maintain and manage test cases using TestRail Track defects and collaborate with development teams using Jira Utilize AI tools to improve QA processes, productivity, and test automation workflows Create and maintain AI helper agents to support testing activities Continuously improve automation frameworks, testing processes, and quality standards Requirements 3+ years of experience in Automation Quality Assurance Strong understanding of QA processes, SDLC, and STLC Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams Proficiency in technical English Mentorship experience is considered a plus Technical Skills Strong experience with C#/.NET for backend automation Hands-on experience with Playwright using JavaScript or TypeScript Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles Experience with automation frameworks such as NUnit or MsTest Hands-on experience with REST API and WebSocket automation Strong SQL knowledge, including complex queries, joins, and data validation Experience with JMeter for performance and load testing Experience with API testing tools such as Postman Experience with debugging/proxy tools such as Charles Proxy or Fiddler Good understanding of Git version control Experience with TestRail or similar test management systems Experience with Jira or similar project management tools Experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Claude, Gemini) in QA processes Experience creating and utilizing AI helper agents for QA activities