job title: automation qa engineer
location: mumbai
experience: 2-6 years
team: engineering - quality assurance
about idfy
at idfy, we're building the infrastructure for trust. from identity verification to fraud detection, our technology secures the backbone of india's digital economy. now, we're looking for engineers who test not to check-but to break, to validate, to dominate. if you're the kind who automates with intent and hunts bugs like prey, read on.
what you'll do
- design, build, and maintain robust automation frameworks using cypress and playwright
- write clean, efficient, and reusable automation scripts using javascript or typescript
- own and integrate test suites into ci/cd pipelines (jenkins, github actions, gitlab ci)
- perform api testing using tools like postman or rest assured
- debug web applications, monitor browser/network activity, and execute headless tests
- use git and version control like a second language-branch, merge, pull, repeat
- contribute to performance testing and architectural qa strategies
- leverage tools like testrail or zephyr to manage and optimize test cases
- operate in docker-based containerized environments for test execution
- work closely with developers, devops, and product teams in an agile/scrum setup
what you bring
- 2-6 years of real-world automation experience, especially with cypress and/or playwright
- strong command over javascript/typescript for automation scripting
- proficiency in integrating test frameworks into ci/cd pipelines
- deep understanding of web application architecture, with experience in debugging and performance testing
- solid hands-on experience with api testing tools
- knowledge of test case management platforms like testrail or zephyr
- familiarity with network monitoring, browser automation, and headless testing
- hands-on experience with git, github, or gitlab workflows
- exposure to docker and microservices-based environments
- sharp problem-solving instincts and laser-sharp attention to detail
- a collaborative mindset and a relentless desire to improve, ship faster, and test smarter
️ bonus points
- experience in setting up test automation from scratch
- contribution to open-source qa projects
- familiarity with performance tools like lighthouse or webpagetest
- basic knowledge of backend testing or scripting
