Senior QA Automation Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior QA Automation Engineer (AI): Leading manual testing and driving exploratory and regression testing for complex features with an accent on integrating AI-driven testing tools and workflows. Focus on improving test processes, advocating for quality across teams, and innovating in QA through automation and AI.

Location: Hybrid (Baku, Azerbaijan). Must be based in Baku.

Company

hirify.global is a global commerce company providing robust tools and services to help video game developers fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games.

What you will do

• Lead manual testing of complex features and drive exploratory/regression testing using structured documentation.
• Identify, log, and track reproducible issues with precision using bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Analyze production logs and real-user behavior to proactively identify quality gaps.
• Create and maintain detailed test cases, checklists, and QA documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to ensure reliable CI/CD test coverage.
• Evaluate and integrate AI-powered tools (e.g., test generation, log analysis, visual regression) into QA workflows.
• Set up and manage test environments, staging pipelines, and job configurations.
• Conduct load/stress testing and performance investigations.
• Act as a quality advocate across sprint planning, reviews, and release cycles, mentoring junior QA engineers.

Requirements

• Proven experience in software QA or testing roles, including ownership of end-to-end quality.
• Strong understanding of manual testing methodologies and defect life cycle.
• Proficiency with bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira) and version control (e.g., Git).
• Practical experience using Postman and similar tools for API validation.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment readiness processes.
• Proficiency with browser developer tools and basic terminal/command-line usage.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium for automated test development.
• Understanding of backend technologies, APIs, and familiarity with PHP or related languages.
• Experience working in Linux environments and using Bash scripting.
• Hands-on with AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Testim, Mabl) in a QA context.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced, agile environment, passionate about ensuring quality at every stage.
• Opportunities to integrate AI driven testing tools and workflows to elevate productivity and defect detection.
• Mentoring junior QA engineers and promoting a culture of proactive quality ownership.
• Commitment to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy during the hiring process.