Automation QA Engineer

Whalo

Automation QA Engineer responsible for developing and maintaining test automation frameworks for mobile gaming company. Collaborating with backend and product teams to define quality standards.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeTel Aviv • 🇮🇱 IsraelMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ChaiCypressDistributed SystemsJavaScriptJestMicroservicesMochaNode.jsNoSQLSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain **automated testing frameworks and pipelines** for Node.js backend services, fully integrated into CI/CD and release processes.
Lead the **transition from manual to automated testing**, writing and maintaining API, integration, regression, and end-to-end tests with high coverage and reliability.
Work closely with **Backend, Product teams** to define test strategies, quality standards, and ensure system testability.
Own backend quality by **tracking defects, maintaining test environments and data**, monitoring test results, and continuously improving testing tools and processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in the field of **Automation Backend Engineer**
Strong experience with **backend test automation**, preferably for **Node.js–based services**.
Hands-on experience writing automated tests for **RESTful APIs** (integration, regression, and end-to-end).
Strong background in Manual Backend Testing (2+ years) prior to transitioning to Automation. Deep understanding of STLC, STP/STD creation, and edge-case analysis.
Proficiency with **JavaScript / TypeScript**.
Experience working with **test automation frameworks and tools** (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Chai, Playwright, Cypress, or similar).
Experience with frameworks such as **Playwright** or similar
Familiarity with **CI/CD pipelines** and integrating automated tests into build and deployment workflows.
Solid understanding of **backend architectures**, microservices, and distributed systems.
Experience with **databases** (SQL and/or NoSQL) and validating data integrity.
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team.
High attention to detail with a strong sense of **ownership and quality responsibility**.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Impact: You’ll shape the technology that powers experiences enjoyed by millions of players.**
Innovation: Join a company that encourages experimentation and creative problem solving.**
People-first culture: We believe the best products are built by teams that love working together.

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Hard Skills & Tools

automated testing frameworksbackend test automationNode.jsRESTful APIsJavaScriptTypeScripttest automation frameworksdatabasesmicroservicesdistributed systems

Soft Skills

strong communication skillscollaborative workattention to detailownershipquality responsibility