Senior QA Engineer (Manual + Automation) (Night 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 , 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
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Drive end-to-end QA strategy ensuring high-quality, scalable releases with minimal defects and faster time-to-market across complex web and platform systems.
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Own test architecture using QA automation tool (preferred in Playwright); design, build, and maintain robust automation frameworks and execute comprehensive manual test strategies.
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Leverage AI tools like Claude and Copilot to generate test cases, optimize scripts, and accelerate QA productivity and coverage.
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Partner with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to embed quality early and enable continuous testing within CI/CD pipelines.
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Lead, mentor, and upskill junior QA engineers; enforce best practices, code quality standards, and high-performance delivery culture.
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Establish quality metrics, dashboards, and reporting to drive data-backed decisions and continuous improvement.
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Identify risks proactively, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure production stability through rigorous validation cycles.
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Champion test optimization, reduce execution time, and improve coverage through intelligent automation and AI-driven approaches.
Working Hours: 1:00 PM–10:00 PM or 5:00 PM–2:00 AM, depending on the assigned project.
Job Requirements
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5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and Test Engineering.
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
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Proficiency in Playwright with strong capability in both automation and manual testing.
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Knowledge of CI/CD tools, version control systems, API testing tools, and modern test management platforms.
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Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, SDLC, and quality engineering best practices.
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Strong problem-solving mindset, high ownership, and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Nice to Have
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Experience scaling large web applications and maintaining high availability services
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Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
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Knowledge of E-Commerce and subscription systems
- Experience with AWS is desirable
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Knowledge or experience of E-Commerce systems, Product Information Management (PIM) solutions
- Working experience with ElasticSearch
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Familiar with third-party backend API integrations
- ISTQB or similar QA certifications.
- Experience with Netlify environments
Originally posted on Himalayas