Automation Test Engineer

Overview

We're seeking an experienced Automation Test Engineer to establish and scale our testing infrastructure across our web, API, and mobile platforms. This is a foundational role where you'll design and implement comprehensive test automation strategies, build testing frameworks from the ground up, and ensure the reliability and quality of our healthcare-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:
Test Strategy & Implementation

• Design and implement end-to-end test automation strategies for web (React/TypeScript), backend APIs (Node/TypeScript), and mobile (Flutter) applications
• Build and maintain Playwright test suites for web applications with a focus on critical user workflows
• Develop API test automation using JMeter for load/performance testing and Jest for functional API testing
• Create and maintain Flutter integration and widget tests for mobile applications
• Establish testing best practices, standards, and documentation for the engineering team Quality Assurance & Reliability
• Develop comprehensive test plans for new features with consideration for healthcare compliance requirements
• Implement CI/CD pipeline integration for automated testing across all platforms
• Monitor and improve test coverage metrics, identifying gaps in existing test suites
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate testing early in the development lifecycle
• Perform root cause analysis on test failures and production issues Healthcare Domain Considerations
• Understand and test for HIPAA compliance requirements and data security protocols
• Validate API integrations with EHR systems (Epic, eClinicalWorks) and HL7/FHIR standards
• Test complex healthcare workflows including patient data handling, appointment scheduling, and clinical documentation
• Ensure audit logging and compliance tracking functionality works correctly

Required Qualifications
Technical Skills

• 3+ years of experience in test automation with at least 2 years in a similar role
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript for test development
• Hands-on experience with Playwright for web automation testing
• Experience with Jest for unit and integration testing
• Proficiency with JMeter or similar tools for API load and performance testing
• Experience with Flutter testing framework (widget tests, integration tests)
• Strong understanding of API testing methodologies (REST, GraphQL)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar)
• Proficiency in version control with Git and collaborative development workflows

Testing Expertise

• Deep understanding of testing pyramids and when to apply different testing strategies
• Experience with test data management and mock data generation
• Knowledge of test design patterns (Page Object Model, Screenplay pattern, etc.)
• Experience with visual regression testing tools
• Understanding of accessibility testing (WCAG standards)
• Experience with database testing and validation

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Self-starter who can work independently and take ownership of the testing infrastructure
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills to work with cross-functional teams
• Ability to balance speed with quality in a fast-paced startup environment
• Proactive in identifying potential issues before they reach production

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare technology or other regulated industries (fintech, etc.)
• Understanding of HIPAA, GDPR, or similar compliance frameworks
• Experience with multi-tenant SaaS platform testing
• Knowledge of security testing practices and tools
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (DataDog, Sentry, etc.)
• Familiarity with mobile test automation on both iOS and Android
• Experience with visual testing tools (Percy, Chromatic, etc.)
• Background in performance optimization and bottleneck identification
• Experience mentoring junior QA engineers or developers on testing practices

What We Offer

• Opportunity to build testing infrastructure from the ground up
• Work on healthcare technology that impacts real patient care
• Collaborative environment with a team of 15+ engineers across multiple geographies
• Exposure to enterprise clients including major healthcare providers
• Competitive compensation and equity options
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities