Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Automation (US Day Time ((SL Night Time))

About the job

Founded in 2012 by a Sri Lankan American entrepreneur from the US Silicon Valley, iLabs currently has several major partnerships with global tech companies and also has its own high-growth eCommerce marketplace in the US (CloudofGoods.com). Today, iLabs specializes in Web, Mobile, AI technologies, and technology outsourcing services. We also provide IT strategy consulting, IT operations, DevOps, SEO, and Digital Marketing/Social Media solutions to our global clients through iLabs, a Colombo Port City Corporation.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Engineer specializing in Automation and Performance Testing to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will lead efforts to design, implement, and maintain robust test automation frameworks and performance testing strategies. You will collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other QA engineers to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and performant software products.

Over the past decade, we have grown to be one of the top IT companies in Sri Lanka. We are currently experiencing rapid growth with HUNDREDS OF URGENT JOB OPENINGS. We hire top talent in Sri Lanka for above-market remuneration. Come, work for us!

Job Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and reusable test automation frameworks for UI, API, and integration testing.
• Writing and executing automated test scripts using tools like SpeedScale, WebdriverIO, K6 or Gatling
• Developing and executing performance testing strategies using tools like JMeter, SpeedScale or Gatling.
• Analyzing performance test results and collaborating with development teams to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
• Leading test efforts by assigning tasks, running status meetings, and participating in sprint planning.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align testing strategies with business goals and ensure high-quality releases.
• Driving improvements in test coverage across unit, functional, and load tests.
• Identifying, tracking, and resolving software defects using tools like Jira or AWS DevOps.
• Mentoring junior QA engineers in best practices for automation and performance testing.
• Staying updated on industry trends and advocating for process improvements to enhance the software development lifecycle.

Shift: US Day Time (SL Night Time) (5pm - 2am)

Location: Battaramulla (Hybrid Mode)

Job Requirements

• Extensive experience developing test automation frameworks and performance testing strategies.
• Hands-on experience with NextJS application testing/automation desirable.
• Proficiency with automation tools like WebDriverIO, Playwright, Protractor.
• Hands-on experience with performance testing tools like K6, JMeter or Gatling.
• Strong programming skills in languages like , TypeScript, JavaScript
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and experience integrating automation with tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and QA processes.
• Proven ability to debug complex issues and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice to Have

• Experience scaling large web applications and maintaining high availability services
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of E-Commerce and subscription systems
• Experience with AWS is desirable
• Knowledge or experience of E-Commerce systems, Product Information Management (PIM) solutions
• Working experience with ElasticSearch
• Familiar with third-party backend API integrations
• ISTQB or similar QA certifications.
• Experience with Netlify environments

Please email your CV with two non-related referees to: jobs@ilabs.lk https://www.ilabs.lk| Tel: 0112177251 | iLabs, 240,36 Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha, Battaramulla.