Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Automation (Day Shift)

iLabs is a global software product engineering company headquartered in Sri Lanka, with deep roots in the US Silicon Valley. We deliver world-class solutions in Web, eCommerce, Mobile, AI/ML, and Cloud technologies, serving industries such as fintech, edtech, medtech, martech, and hospitality. Guided by our vision to become a global powerhouse in information technology to push humanity forward we focus on delivering innovative, impactful solutions that empower businesses and create meaningful change in the world.

With a global talent network, we build agile remote teams for leading tech companies worldwide, including Silicon Valley pioneers. Our in-house ventures include Cloud of Goods, a fast-growing eCommerce rental marketplace, and Xenia, a customizable web platform for modern businesses.

At iLabs, were on a mission to advance lifestyles through technology and empower our partners to scale smarter and faster. Our culture is driven by creativity, innovation, ownership, teamwork, and global impact; giving you the opportunity and freedom to challenge the norm, spark change, and make a real difference.

If youre ready to break boundaries and create your defining moment, were here to make it happen. Be part of something bigger. Join iLabs.

Job Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and reusable test automation frameworks for UI, API, and integration testing.

• Writing and executing automated test scripts using tools like SpeedScale, WebdriverIO, K6 or Gatling

• Developing and executing performance testing strategies using tools like JMeter, SpeedScale or Gatling.

• Analyzing performance test results and collaborating with development teams to identify and resolve bottlenecks.

• Leading test efforts by assigning tasks, running status meetings, and participating in sprint planning.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align testing strategies with business goals and ensure high-quality releases.

• Driving improvements in test coverage across unit, functional, and load tests.

• Identifying, tracking, and resolving software defects using tools like Jira or AWS DevOps.

• Mentoring junior QA engineers in best practices for automation and performance testing.

• Staying updated on industry trends and advocating for process improvements to enhance the software development lifecycle.

Shift: SL Day Time (9am - 6pm)

Location: Battaramulla 

Job Requirements

• Extensive experience developing test automation frameworks and performance testing strategies.

• Hands-on experience with NextJS application testing/automation desirable.

• Proficiency with automation tools like WebDriverIO, Playwright, Protractor.

• Hands-on experience with performance testing tools like K6, JMeter or Gatling.

• Strong programming skills in languages like , TypeScript, JavaScript

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and experience integrating automation with tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions.

• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and QA processes.

• Proven ability to debug complex issues and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice to Have

• Experience scaling large web applications and maintaining high availability services

• Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

• Knowledge of E-Commerce and subscription systems

• Experience with AWS is desirable

• Knowledge or experience of E-Commerce systems, Product Information Management (PIM) solutions

• Working experience with ElasticSearch

• Familiar with third-party backend API integrations

• ISTQB or similar QA certifications.

• Experience with Netlify environments