Senior QA Automation Engineer

Join Our Team as a Senior QA Automation Engineer

At CoinGecko, we are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer to lead our quality assurance efforts. You will play a key role in shaping our testing strategy and ensuring our applications meet high standards of reliability and performance.

About the Role

As a Senior QA Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for transitioning our testing from traditional methods to a high-speed automation framework. You will own the Playwright roadmap and lead the automation team, collaborating across departments to implement best practices and enhance our CI/CD processes.

What You'll Do

• Define and drive the overall QA strategy, balancing automated and manual testing to meet aggressive release targets.
• Architect and scale a robust automation framework using Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript).
• Lead the automation guild, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior engineers on clean code and design patterns.
• Research and implement AI-driven testing tools to increase coverage.
• Expand automation coverage across UI, API, and backend services for our SaaS platform.
• Work with DevOps to integrate Playwright suites into GitHub Workflows using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS/ECS).
• Influence testability in the software development lifecycle by collaborating with developers and product teams.
• Lead performance testing efforts to identify system bottlenecks using tools like k6 or JMeter.
• Analyze production health and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using Datadog.

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience in e-commerce, especially with Shopify, is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of test automation frameworks, with expert-level proficiency in Playwright.
• Experience with Kubernetes (EKS, ECS), Docker, and AWS services.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub workflows, and infrastructure automation.
• Proven track record in performance testing and optimization techniques.
• Experience or a strong vision for incorporating AI/ML into the testing lifecycle.
• Proficiency in analyzing logs and debugging issues using Datadog or similar tools.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Inquisitiveness and pride in one’s work.
• Tenacity in problem-solving and knowing when to ask for help.
• Dependability and a strong belief in team success.
• Friendliness and being a good teammate.
• Experience in leading teams and establishing best practices.

What We Offer

• 100% Remote Culture: Work from anywhere that makes you happy.
• Performance-based Year-End Bonus: Recognizing and rewarding your contributions.
• Wellness Allowance: Support for classes promoting physical and mental health.
• Time Off: 20 days/year, plus Vietnam holidays.
• MacBook Provided.
• Collaborative Events: Offline meet-ups, monthly gatherings, and year-end parties.
• Continuous Learning: Access to technical workshops and online resources.
• Health and Wellness Benefits: Generali Health Care and annual check-ups.
• International Exposure: Enhance your expertise and English communication skills.

Working hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Vietnam time), Monday to Friday. If you’re excited about making a real impact in e-commerce and want to join a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!