Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Automation (US Day Time (SL Night Time))

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, we’re 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 you’re ready to break boundaries and create your defining moment, we’re 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: US Day Time (SL Night Time) (5pm - 2am)

Location: Battaramulla (Hybrid Mode)

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