QA Automation Engineer

We're looking for an experienced QA automation engineer to join our development team. You'll create automated tests in TypeScript and build robust testing frameworks to help engineering teams deliver exceptional customer experiences.

At Custom Ink, we are building an e-commerce platform on which you can design and order custom-printed swag. We also develop the operations and supply chain tooling that powers our business.

• Continuously research and implement new testing tools, technologies, and best practices.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to the growth of the QA team's technical capabilities.
• Collaborate within the QA engineering team to enhance and expand our automated testing framework and infrastructure.
• Participate in agile squad planning sessions, contributing to sprint goals and quality strategy.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and detailed test cases to ensure thorough coverage.
• Design, develop, and implement automated tests for new features and components (mostly in TypeScript and Playwright).
• Execute both manual and automated testing processes, aligning with sprint specifications.
• Identify, analyze, and report defects, working closely with development teams for resolution.

• A competitive compensation package including equity.
• Work remotely or from our Karlin office - it's entirely up to you.
• Budget to attend your favorite conferences or gain certifications (e.g. AWS).
• Annual hackathon to work on innovative ideas of your choice.
• A beautiful office in Karlin, with a full fridge, top-notch coffee, and a Multisport card to stay active.

We'd love to see your work—share your GitHub, portfolio, blog, or anything that shows off your skills.

• Experience with test automation frameworks: 2+ years of experience building automated tests in Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or a similar framework.
• Familiarity with testing tools: Experience using testing automation software like Browserstack, TestRail, Postman, or similar.
• Performance testing knowledge: Experience with performance testing tools and methodologies is preferred.
• Exploratory testing and bug reporting: Proven ability to explore applications, identify defects, and report them clearly and concisely.
• Understanding of quality assurance principles: Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and quality assurance best practices.
• Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with development teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with AI coding tools: Excitement for and experience with AI coding tools like Copilot, Cursor, or Claude Code.
• Location: Must be located in Czechia or Slovakia.