Junior QA Engineer - Automation

• Build and scale an AI-driven, no-code test automation platform for web and mobile
• Hands-on expertise with Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress using Python or Java
• Strong knowledge in QA strategy and test planning

Product intro:

Reflect is SmartBear's AI-powered, all-in-one test automation platform that enables teams to create, run, and maintain web and mobile tests in the cloud — without writing a single line of code. 

Powered by SmartBear HaloAI, Reflect supports Web, Mobile, Visual, API, and Cross-Browser Testing and integrates with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and GitLab.

Go to our product page if you want to know more about Reflect.

You can even have a free trial to check it out 😊

About the role:

As a Junior QA Automation Engineer on the Reflect team, you will play a key role in shaping and evolving a product that helps thousands of teams achieve high test coverage with minimal manual effort. You will own the automation quality strategy end-to-end, architect robust test frameworks, and work closely with engineering and product stakeholders to ensure Reflect continues to deliver a best-in-class experience.

• Reporting to the QA Lead, you will define and drive the automation roadmap, communicate risks, and ensure quality gates are met across releases.
• You will own the design and architecture of test automation frameworks and integrate them seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines.
• You will mentor junior QA engineers, conduct test design reviews, and champion best practices across the team.
• You will lead shift-left testing practices, embedding quality early in the development lifecycle within an Agile/Scrum environment.
• You will contribute to validating core Reflect capabilities including AI-driven test creation, cloud-based test execution, visual testing, and cross-browser/mobile coverage

Experience & Background

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in software test automation
• Proven experience designing and architecting automation frameworks from scratch
• Strong experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies using Jira
• Prior experience testing SaaS or cloud-based products is a strong plus
• Proficiency in Selenium, Playwright, or Cypressusing Python or Java — writing clean, maintainable, and reusable automation code
• Ability to automate across web, API, and mobile platforms
• Familiarity with no-code or AI-driven test automation tools (experience with Reflect or similar platforms is a bonus)
• Hands-on experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Bamboo
• Deep understanding of REST principles and JSON-based data handling
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills — able to influence quality decisions at the project level
• Experience with API testing tools such as RestAssured, Karate, or Postman
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized test environments
• Experience with cloud-based testing platforms such as BrowserStack or Sauce Labs
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior QA engineers

Why you should join the SmartBear crew:

• You can grow your career at every level.
• We invest in your success as well as the spaces where our teams come together to work, collaborate, and have fun.
• We love celebrating our SmartBears; we even encourage our crew to take their birthdays off.
• We are guided by a People and Culture organization - an important distinction for us. We think about our team holistically – the whole person.
• We celebrate our differences in experiences, viewpoints, and identities because we know it leads to better outcomes.

Did you know:

• Our main goal at SmartBear is to make our technology-driven world a better place.
• SmartBear is committed to ethical corporate practices and social responsibility, promoting good in all the communities we serve.
• SmartBear is headquartered in Somerville, MA with offices across the world including Galway Ireland, Bath, UK, Wroclaw, Poland, Ahmedabad and Bangalore India.
• We’ve won major industry (product and company) awards including B2B Innovators Award, Content Marketing Association, IntellyX Digital Innovator and Built-in Best Places to Work.

SmartBear is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for employees where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that reflects a diversity of thought and experience as well as our values of being smart, open, driven, accountable, and curious..

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• API & Payment Flow Testing
  • Validate end-to-end payment workflows including authorization, capture, refund, void, and recurring billing.
  • Perform API testing for PayArc integrations using tools like Postman / REST clients.
  • Verify tokenization flows and ensure secure handling of payment data.
  • Test routing logic (new vs existing payment processors).
• Test Automation & Quality Engineering
  • Extend and maintain automated test suites for payment workflows and APIs.
  • Build API automation frameworks (using JavaScript, Java, or Python).
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation.
  • Ensure strong regression coverage for all payment scenarios.
• Functional & Edge Case Validation
  • Test success, failure, and edge-case scenarios (timeouts, retries, duplicate transactions).
  • Validate idempotency and error handling mechanisms.
  • Perform exploratory and manual testing for complex workflows.
• Data Validation & Reconciliation
  • Validate transaction data across APIs and databases.
  • Ensure accuracy in audit logs, payment records, and reconciliation flows.
  • Write and execute SQL queries for backend validation.
• Performance & Reliability Testing
• • Conduct basic load and performance testing for payment APIs.
  • Validate system behaviour  under high transaction volume.
  • Monitor and report latency, failure rates, and retries.
• Production Rollout & Monitoring
  • Support production deployment validation and pilot rollout.
  • Monitor transaction success rates and error logs post-release.
  • Collaborate on issue triaging and quick resolution.

• 5+ years of QA experience with strong focus on API and backend testing.
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, etc.).
• Good to have experience with Playwright
• Experience in test automation using JavaScript, Java, or Python.
• Strong understanding of payment systems / payment gateways (highly preferred).
• Experience with SQL and database validation.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation integration.
• Understanding of HTTP protocols, REST APIs, and JSON.
• Familiarity with error handling, retries, and distributed system behaviors.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with Stripe, PayArc, or similar payment gateways.
• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, k6, etc.).
• Knowledge of PCI compliance basics and secure payment flows.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Experience Range

Overall experience: 5+ years
Tech Stack experience: ReactJS - 5+ years

Job Location - Ahmedabad, Gujarat (WFO)

Who you’ll be working with

We build the solutions dreamed up by the product and design teams. Our goal is to deliver working software every two weeks. We are a large team that spans across three global offices, but we collaborate and integrate front- and back-end components and interfaces to provide a user-centered experience through web and mobile platforms.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and maintain high-quality web applications using React.js and Next.js.
• Work within and contribute to monorepo architectures (Nx, Turborepo, etc.).
• Integrate and manage content through Headless CMS platforms such as Sanity, Contentful, Strapi, or Contentstack.
• Convert UI/UX designs and prototypes into pixel-perfect user interfaces.
• Build interactive UI experiences with animations and micro-interactions.
• Implement and maintain unit and component testing using Jest, React Testing Library, etc.
• Optimize applications for performance, SEO, accessibility, and security.
• Participate in code reviews, mentor team members, and guide architectural decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, backend, and cloud teams.

What you’ll need to be successful (Requirements)

Must have skills:

• 5+ years of frontend development experience with a strong focus on React.js and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Deep hands-on experience with Next.js (SSR, SSG, ISR, routing, performance optimization).
• Proven experience with at least one Headless CMS: Sanity, Contentful, Strapi, or Contentstack.
• Strong understanding of monorepo-based development using Nx, Turborepo, or similar tooling.
• Strong experience with UI/UX implementation, responsive layouts, and accessibility standards.
• Expertise in animations and interactive UI.
• Hands-on experience with unit testing and component testing frameworks.
• Experience integrating REST/GraphQL APIs.
• Solid skills in HTML5, CSS3, TailwindCSS, and modern frontend tooling.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Should have skills:

• Experience with shadcn/ui (or similar component libraries) in production environments.
• Experience with performance monitoring tools (Lighthouse, Sentry, New Relic).
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Git branching strategies, and cloud-based deployment workflows (Vercel, AWS).
• Understanding of design systems and component libraries.
• Familiarity with Node.js or serverless functions.
• Experience working in agile teams and code review culture.

Nice to have skills:

• Experience contributing to or building design systems at scale.
• Knowledge of infrastructure setup (Docker, AWS, Vercel).
• Exposure to micro-frontend architectures.
• Understanding of backend fundamentals (Node.js, Express, serverless).
• Vibe Coding experience (low-code/visual development workflows).
• Experience with E2E testing frameworks (Cypress, Playwright).

Need another reason to hit the “apply” button?

• Codal is a global agency with over 250 employees, and offices in the US, UK, Canada and India 
• We are a BigCommerce Partner and have won the Partner of the year award twice (most recently this past year).
• We regularly host happy hours, dinners, excursions, and other company events to unwind after a hard day at work.
• Company sponsored lunch every Wednesday.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage for employees and their dependents
• Maternity/Paternity Leave: Additional time off and support for new parents
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, workshops, conferences to enhance employees' skills and knowledge
• Accidental Insurance