Join to apply for the SR QA AUTOMATION ENGINEER role at Svitla Systems, Inc. 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the SR QA AUTOMATION ENGINEER role at Svitla Systems, Inc. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer for a full-time position (40 hours per week) in Columbia. Our client is the world’s first real-time government analytics software, data, and media company platform headquartered in Washington, D.C. Most state and local government information comes from unstructured data, whether it is legislative text, regulations, filings, court cases, or speeches. The company aims to turn the policy world on its head by providing a platform for real-time government analysis and providing compliance, government affairs, and competitive intelligence to enterprises. It connects companies to the government, allowing them to take notice of what policies may impact their business and allowing companies to stay in compliance while pursuing future goals. The company offers software tools and platforms, data services, and news through the Government Relationship Management (GRM) service that aggregates legislation, regulations, and government filings from federal, state, and local agencies, uses artificial intelligence to structure it and normalize it, and delivers personalized data feeds to companies to show how the government may be impacting their businesses. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Engineer with solid experience in test automation and manual testing. This role is ideal for someone who can take full ownership of the test automation framework from scratch using Playwright with JavaScript, while still being hands-on with manual testing activities. Requirements 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance. Strong experience writing automated tests using Playwright (JavaScript). Proven experience building automation frameworks from the ground up. Solid understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Experience with manual testing, bug tracking, and test management tools. Good knowledge of CI/CD and integrating test automation into pipelines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Fluency in English (written and spoken). Nice To Have Experience testing APIs (e.g., Postman or similar). Knowledge of performance or security testing tools. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain a scalable automation framework using Playwright (JavaScript). Define and implement the testing strategy for both manual and automated tests. Execute manual test cases for complex scenarios and exploratory testing. Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure product quality. Identify, log, and track bugs, and provide clear documentation. Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports. We offer US and EU projects based on advanced technologies. Competitive compensation based on skills and experience. Annual performance appraisals. Remote-friendly culture and no micromanagement. Bonuses for article writing, public talks, other activities. 15 vacation days, 10 national holidays, sick leaves. Personalized learning program tailored to your interests and skill development. Free webinars, meetups and conferences organized by Svitla. Fun corporate celebrations and activities. Awesome team, friendly and supportive community! Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Quality Assurance Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr