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# QA Automation Engineer (TypeScript & Playwright)

- **Company:** THERON & COMPANY LLC
- **Location:** Boca Raton, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Android Software Development, Android Studio, Macintosh Computers, Apple IOS, Apple Mac Systems, Apple Xcode, JIRA, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Database Queries, Software Debugging, HP Loadrunner, Apache JMeter, PostgreSQL, Log Analysis, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), SQL Databases, TypeScript, Scripting, Performance Testing, Android Debug Bridge, Postman, Appium, Hardware Testing, ReadyAPI, Backend, Gherkin, Playwright, Cucumber (Software), Api Management, Testrail, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1fbcd7a7-f219-4217-8f9a-baf87022d793

## About the Role

* 5+ years in QA automation with a focus on building frameworks, not just writing scripts within existing ones
 * TypeScript expertise you've built production automation frameworks in TypeScript, not just maintained them
 * Playwright experience hands-on framework design and implementation for modern browser automation
 * Mobile testing proficiency Appium or equivalent across iOS and Android, including real device testing and debugging
 * Cross-platform testing experience Web, iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac
 * Strong SQL skills for backend data validation
 * API testing experience with RestAssured, Postman, or similar tools
 * CI/CD integration experience embedding automated test suites into Jenkins or equivalent pipelines
 * Performance testing experience with JMeter or LoadRunner
 * Shift-Left mindset you proactively identify requirement gaps and quality risks before code is written
 * Leadership ability you've mentored QA engineers and driven quality culture within a team

Bonus Points

 * Experience building QA organizations or processes from zero
 * BDD experience with Cucumber/Gherkin
 * Familiarity with AI-assisted QA workflows
 * Background in gaming, entertainment, or high-engagement consumer products
 * Java automation experience alongside TypeScript

## Description

We're looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer who doesn't just run tests you build the testing infrastructure. You'll own quality end-to-end across Web, Mobile (iOS and Android), and Desktop (Windows and Mac), designing automation frameworks from the ground up and driving a Shift-Left quality strategy that catches issues before they reach staging.

This is a high-impact role where you'll shape how we think about quality, mentor engineers, and have direct influence on the products our users experience daily.

What You'll Do

 * Build automation frameworks from scratch in TypeScript using Playwright (Web) and Appium (Mobile), with the ability to integrate UI, API, and database validation into cohesive end-to-end test suites
 * Own the QA strategy design test plans, establish coverage standards, and drive Shift-Left testing practices that reduce defects before they hit staging
 * Write and maintain automation scripts in TypeScript this is your primary language, not a nice-to-have
 * Test across platforms validate application behavior across iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS, including device-level testing, log analysis, and environment-specific validation
 * Debug at every layer use tools like RestAssured, Charles Proxy, ADB, Android Studio, Xcode diagnostics, and Web Inspector to perform cross-layer root cause analysis
 * Drive performance testing using JMeter for high-traffic, real-world scenarios
 * Validate data integrity using SQL across Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL
 * Mentor and elevate coach team members on test design, automation patterns, defect lifecycle, and continuous quality practices
 * Manage test operations build traceability and reporting workflows using tools like TestRail, Jira, or equivalent
 * Collaborate cross-functionally with developers, product, and design teams to clarify requirements, identify gaps, and ensure comprehensive test coverage


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