Quality Automation Engineer

TL;DR

Quality Automation Engineer (Playwright/TypeScript): Design, build, and evolve test automation frameworks and internal tooling with an accent on test ecosystem ownership, architecture, and long-term maintainability. Focus on improving testability of systems, optimizing CI/CD test pipelines, and integrating AI-driven testing capabilities.

Location: Flexible working environment (2 days home office per week + up to 4 total weeks additional flexibility during the summer period and in December to work fully remotely)

Company

hirify.global is the leading restaurant booking platform in Europe, connecting diners with restaurants across 11 countries.

What you will do

• Design, build, and evolve test automation frameworks and internal tooling using Playwright and TypeScript.
• Act as owner of the test ecosystem, including repositories, architecture, and maintainability.
• Define and enforce testing standards, guidelines, and best practices across engineering teams.
• Enable developers to write effective tests by providing abstractions, utilities, and reusable components.
• Own and optimize CI/CD test pipelines, focusing on speed, reliability, and scalability.
• Explore and integrate AI-driven testing capabilities to improve productivity and test robustness.

Requirements

• Strong experience as an SDET / Quality Engineer with a focus on frameworks and tooling.
• Excellent programming skills in TypeScript / JavaScript.
• Proven experience designing and maintaining test frameworks at scale.
• Hands-on experience with modern automation tools (Playwright preferred).
• Solid experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins), including pipeline optimization and debugging.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Nice to have

• Experience building internal developer platforms or test platforms.
• Deep expertise in Playwright ecosystem.
• Experience with GraphQL testing tooling and schema-driven validation.
• Familiarity with quality gate systems (e.g., SonarQube / SonarCloud) and defining engineering-wide standards.
• Backend development experience (Node.js preferred).

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent contract and competitive salary with bonus.
• Flexible working environment with hybrid and remote options.
• International teams and a multicultural environment across Europe.
• Lifestyle benefits for physical activities, leisure, and family support.
• Continuous learning and development programs.
• Health insurance covered by the company.