Smartcat
AI
AI-firstQAEngineer
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“AI-first QA Engineer at Smartcat. Skills: QA automation, Selenium, TypeScript, OOP, REST API testing, automation frameworks, AI tool set usage. Develop automated tests. Contribute to the improvement of QA processes throughout the development lifecycle”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhance product quality by developing automated tests; Contribute to the improvement of QA processes throughout the development lifecycle; 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; Maintains a quality mindset across all stages of development; Applies advanced test analysis techniques to design adequate test coverage; 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; 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; 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; 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
Industry & Context.
problem-solving; Uses AI daily to improve problem-solving speed and output; Analyze the current QA approach and identify opportunities for improvement
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Over 3 years of experience in QA automation, Skilled in test planning, prioritization, documentation, and test design, Hands-on with familiar with Selenium, Proficient in TypeScript or another OOP language, 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, Involved in refinement, sprint planning, and QA sign-off processes, Effective communicator in cross-functional teams, Advanced English, written and spoken
Nice to Have
Python is a plus, basic understanding of GitLab CI/CD is a plus, Awareness of load/performance testing tools (Locust, K6 is a plus)
What You'll Do.
Develop automated tests
Contribute to the improvement of QA processes throughout the development lifecycle
Actively share expertise with the engineering team
Analyze the current QA approach and identify opportunities for improvement
Develop and maintain automated tests based on team priorities
Define and lead the automation strategy based on risk and scalability
Mentor team members and help grow QA expertise across the team
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality early in development
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality early in development; Engage in QA-related team discussions; Contribute to development processes as a quality advocate; Share knowledge and support the team in applying QA best practices; Effective communicator in cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Effective communicator in cross-functional teams; Advanced English, written and spoken
Process & Methodology
task prioritization, test planning, automation strategy definition, sprint planning
Full Job Description
About Smartcat Smartcat is building the future of work, where human expertise meets digital teammates to drive 10x to 1000x productivity gains for the world’s leading enterprises. We’re on the frontier of an entirely new category: Agentic AI. We enable enterprises to build high-performing hybrid workforces made up of both humans and AI agents. These AI agents aren’t generic copilots. They’re fully trained digital teammates that learn from your best people, your content, and your business strategy—ready to get to work from day one. Our platform combines generative AI, human-in-the-loop workflows, and a living Enterprise Skill Graph that continuously learns and improves. Whether you're launching a product globally, onboarding new hires, translating learning content, or aligning legal teams across regions, Smartcat turns knowledge into action and action into scale. Over 1,000 companies, including 20% of the Fortune 500, rely on Smartcat to bring their business to the world—instantly, accurately, and in every language. As a Series C company with consistently high year-over-year growth, we’re scaling fast and investing in people who want to shape the future of work with us. Join us in unlocking global potential, one human and agent team at a time. WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM: We promote the adoption of modern QA tools and approaches, and support ongoing improvements in quality assurance practices. MISSION: 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. Applie
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