Job Title: QA Automation Engineer (Remote, Full-Time)
Location: Remote (Delhi Cantonment, Delhi, India)
Work Hours: Fixed Shifts – 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM to 10:30 PM IST (Winter)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Experience: 3+ years in QA Automation with Cypress
Department: Technology
Reports To: Head of Technology
Job Overview
At Smart Working, we don’t just offer remote roles — we create a sense of belonging remotely. As a QA Automation Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring software quality for a leading global business delivering cutting-edge supply chain solutions. You’ll join a high-impact, agile environment and work with cross-functional teams to build robust and scalable automation frameworks that directly influence global operations.
This position is perfect for someone who takes ownership, thrives in collaborative settings, and wants to make a lasting impact on automation quality practices.
Key Responsibilities
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Automation Development:
Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end automated test scripts using Cypress, JavaScript, and C# for web front-end and backend services.
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Testing Strategy & Execution:
Implement structured QA methodologies and automation testing processes for new features and legacy systems.
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Test Planning & Documentation:
Develop comprehensive test cases, test plans, and detailed documentation to support feature releases.
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Defect Reporting & Metrics:
Identify, report, and track software defects using industry-standard tools. Maintain key QA metrics such as defect density, test coverage, and issue resolution time.
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Framework Development:
Contribute to building and evolving the automation testing framework in collaboration with senior developers and QA engineers.
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SDLC Collaboration:
Work closely across all phases of the software development lifecycle, integrating quality early and often in agile sprint cycles.
Must-Have Skills & Qualifications
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3+ years of hands-on experience in automating tests using Cypress
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Strong working knowledge of C# and SQL Server
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Proficient in writing complex SQL queries for test data verification and setup
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Skilled in API testing using Postman or Swagger
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Solid grasp of JavaScript fundamentals – loops, arrays, comparisons, objects
Nice-to-Have Skills
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Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams
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Exposure to performance or security testing tools
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Familiarity with both white-box and black-box testing methodologies
What We Value
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Ownership & Accountability: You take full responsibility for your work and deliver with excellence
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Self-Starter: Comfortable operating independently and handling complex tasks without constant oversight
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Curiosity: Always looking for ways to improve systems and processes
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Reliability: You follow through on commitments and work with integrity
Why Join Smart Working?
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💼 Fixed Shift Timings – Maintain work-life balance with no weekend work
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💻 Day-1 Benefits – Laptop and comprehensive medical insurance provided
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🧑🤝🧑 Genuine Support – Mentorship, forums, and a vibrant remote community
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🌐 Remote-First Culture – Trust-based collaboration and transparent output tracking
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🧡 Belonging Remotely – A long-term career with a team that values you
Important Notes
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No dual employment during working hours
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No outsourcing of your assigned responsibilities
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Full-time commitment is essential
Be a Smart Worker. Join a team where your skills are celebrated, your voice is heard, and your work has a real impact.
- Company Name: Smart Working
- Average Salary Offered (for Current Role): 10-15 LPA
- Must-have skills (in bullet points):
- Proven experience automating tests for web front-ends, using C# and SQL Server environments
- Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, processes, and tools, with a minimum of 3 years' hands-on experience with Cypress
- Solid ability to write complex SQL queries to select, insert, update data, and perform advanced operations like joins
- Experience creating and updating API test cases, and working with tools such as Postman and Swagger
- Strong understanding of JavaScript concepts, including variables, loops, comparisons, and array methods
- How to prepare for the Interview?
- Review your experience and projects related to test automation, Cypress, SQL, JavaScript, and API testing
- Prepare to discuss your approach to test planning, documentation, and defect reporting
- Be ready to explain your understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies (if applicable)
- Prepare examples that showcase your ownership, reliability, technical competency, curiosity, and self-sufficiency
- Research the company, its products/services, and the role you're applying for
- How to prepare the resume for this job description?
- Highlight your relevant experience in test automation, Cypress, SQL, JavaScript, and API testing
- Quantify your achievements and impact in previous roles
- Showcase your skills in test planning, documentation, and defect reporting
- Emphasize your experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies (if applicable)
- Highlight projects or initiatives where you demonstrated ownership, reliability, technical competency, curiosity, and self-sufficiency
- Use keywords from the job description to optimize your resume
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Additionally, you can search for interview preparation resources specific to QA Automation Engineer roles, as well as practice coding challenges and mock interviews to improve your readiness.