General Automation QA Engineer

CapsLock builds exceptional IT marketing solutions for large partners from North America. We don’t just advertise our clients’ products or services — we build long-term marketing solutions within the context of enduring partnerships.

Our people’s diversity and their ideas inspire the innovation that runs through everything we do, from unique technology to industry-leading services and customer experiences. We believe teams that openly support and challenge each other are destined to win.

Role Overview

 We are looking for a General Automation QA Engineer who will combine manual and automated testing, help strengthen product quality throughout the development lifecycle, and serve as a quality partner to both QA and engineering teams.

Your mission will will be writing and maintaining automated tests, performing manual testing, reviewing tests created by developers (mostly unit and functional, sometimes integration), and providing practical feedback on coverage gaps, missed scenarios, and quality risks. The role also includes working with requirements, creating test cases, and contributing to the test strategy.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated testing;
• Write, maintain, and improve automated and manual tests;
• Work with automated checks for different levels of testing, including functional, integration, API, and other relevant test scenarios;
• Use PHP and Codeception as the main automation stack in the role;
• Review and provide feedback for tests written by developers, including unit tests and other relevant automated checks;
• Review and improve the structure and stability of current tests, reducing flaky cases;
• Provide clear recommendations to developers on how to improve test quality and coverage;
• Analyze requirements and participate in test design;
• Contribute to test strategy and suggest the most efficient testing approach for different tasks and product areas;
• Create and maintain bug reports, checklists, and basic test documentation in the ClickUp system;
• Investigate issues using logs, database queries, and technical tools;
• Work with test cases, test documentation, and test coverage visibility in Qase;
• Work with Allure reports to analyze test results and improve reporting transparency;
• Support continuous improvement of the QA process, including best practices and quality standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience in QA, including 3+ years in test automation;
• Strong hands-on experience in test automation using PHP
• Experience with automation frameworks and the ability to build maintainable automated tests;
• Experience with manual functional and exploratory testing;
• Strong understanding of test design techniques and quality assurance principles;
• Experience reviewing automated tests and identifying coverage gaps;
• Ability to challenge solutions constructively and defend quality standards;
• Experience in analyzing requirements and translating them into test scenarios, both manual and automated;
• Ability to work with logs and databases during troubleshooting and issue investigation;
• Experience with ClickUp, Qase, Allure, or similar systems;
• Experience with AI-powered tools to support test automation by generating and optimizing tests, creating test data, and improving testing speed and efficiency;
• Strong communication skills, ownership, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to quality.
• Fluency in English - both spoken and written

Nice to Have

• Experience with Codeception ;
• Experience testing frontend applications based on Playwrite ;
• Experience working with PostgreSQL ;
• Familiarity with Docker ;
• Understanding of CI/CD processes;
• Experience with a command-line interface;
• Microservices Expertise - understanding of distributed systems and service interactions;
• ISTQB Foundation Level certification (or higher).

Why do we deserve your attention?

Not only do we offer fair and competitive pay, but we also provide perks and benefits that support your well-being and growth. Here are some of them:

• Remote Work - we are a truly remote-first company. You choose where you feel the most productive and comfortable to make an impact.
• Paid Time Off - work-life balance matters to us, and we support it with paid time off for rest, personal time, or simply doing what makes you happy.
• Ongoing Learning - we believe in curiosity and growth. That’s why we support continuous learning with workshops, online courses, conferences, and certifications.
• Home Office - we help you set up your perfect workspace by covering equipment and furniture expenses, so you can do your best work from home.
• Physical Well-Being - from gym memberships and yoga classes to home workout equipment or even a bicycle, we give you the flexibility to stay active your way.
• Unlimited Sick Days - your health matters. Take the time you need to rest and recover - we’ll be here when you’re ready to return.
• Medical Coverage - we support you and your family with reimbursement for medical insurance and health-related expenses, including dental care and psychological support.
• Co-Working Space - if you sometimes crave a change of scenery or more social interaction, we’ll cover the full cost of a co-working space.
• Fun Stuff - from gaming nights and fitness challenges to annual retreats at world-class resorts, we make sure there’s never a shortage of fun and connection.