Senior Automation Enigneer (Cypress/Playwright) IRC293241

Description

Our client is a market leader in consumer credit rating data, providing comprehensive credit intelligence solutions to financial institutions and businesses worldwide. They leverage cutting-edge technology to transform credit data into actionable insights that drive smarter lending decisions and risk management.

Note:

GlobalLogic estimates the starting pay range for this role to be performed in Charlotte, NC  to be $100K to $110K and reflects base salary only and does not include additional performance-linked variable compensation, benefits etc that may be applicable for the role. This pay range is provided as a good faith estimate and the amount offered may be higher or lower. GlobalLogic takes many factors into consideration in making an offer, including candidate qualifications, work experience, operational needs, travel and onsite requirements, internal peer equity, prevailing wage, responsibilities, and other market and business considerations.

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cypress Automation Engineer to join our dynamic QA Automation team. As a Senior engineer, you’ll play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated test suites for our consumer credit platform. You’ll work with modern testing frameworks and collaborate closely with development teams to ensure the highest quality standards across our applications.
This is an opportunity to lead automation initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and help build a scalable, maintainable test infrastructure while leveraging emerging AI tools to enhance productivity and test coverage.

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design & Develop comprehensive automated test scripts using Cypress and TypeScript, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional, regression, and API testing scenarios
• Implement & Maintain end-to-end test automation frameworks that are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with industry best practices
• Conduct API Testing with expertise in REST/GraphQL APIs, including validation of payloads, authentication, authorization, and error handling
• Write & Optimize SQL Queries for database validation testing, data seeding, and backend verification as part of the automation test suite
• Leverage AI Tools (Claude, Copilot Studio, or similar) to enhance test script generation, identify edge cases, and improve test efficiency
• Collaborate with development teams, product managers, and other QA engineers to understand requirements and translate them into comprehensive test scenarios
• Lead & Mentor junior automation engineers, providing guidance on best practices, code reviews, and technical solutions
• Identify & Report defects with detailed logs, evidence, and reproducible steps; track and verify resolutions
• Ensure CI/CD Integration by maintaining automated tests within continuous integration pipelines and troubleshooting integration issues
• Performance & Security Testing – Contribute to performance and security testing efforts where applicable
• Documentation – Maintain clear documentation of test cases, frameworks, and procedures for team knowledge sharing

Must-Have Skills:

• 7+ years of professional experience in QA automation testing
• Cypress Automation Framework – Advanced proficiency with hands-on experience building and maintaining test suites
• TypeScript (First Preference) or JavaScript – Strong programming skills for writing scalable, maintainable test code
• API Testing – Proven expertise in REST API testing, including tools like Postman, Thunder Client, or similar; strong understanding of request-response validation, headers, authentication, and status codes
• SQL – Working knowledge of SQL for writing queries to validate data, seed test data, and perform backend verification
• Version Control – Git/GitHub or similar version control systems
• Testing Methodologies – Strong understanding of functional, regression, and end-to-end testing principles
• Problem-Solving – Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Playwright – Experience with Playwright or other modern test automation frameworks
• AI Tools Integration – Hands-on experience with AI-powered coding assistants such as Claude AI, Copilot Studio, or GitHub Copilot to enhance testing workflows
• Advanced JavaScript/TypeScript – Proficiency in asynchronous programming, promises, and functional programming concepts
• OWASP & Security Testing – Familiarity with security testing and common vulnerabilities
• CI/CD Tools – Experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar continuous integration platforms
• Agile/Scrum Environment – Proven experience working in agile development methodologies
• Performance Testing – Basic knowledge of load testing tools like JMeter or Lighthouse
• Communication & Leadership – Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor and guide team members

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders. 

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.