AI First Software QA Engineer

About The Role

Gen is seeking a Software QA Engineer specializing in Automation, with a strong focus on frontend and mobile platforms. The ideal candidate will be passionate about building robust, high-speed, and scalable quality assurance systems using AI-first methodologies.

This is an execution-driven position where you will be responsible for designing and owning automation frameworks across both Web and Mobile environments. You will collaborate closely with frontend (React/Web), Android, and iOS engineers to ensure release confidence, facilitate rapid regression testing cycles, and maintain production-grade reliability.

We are looking for an individual with a strong sense of ownership, a deep understanding of system internals, proficiency in whitebox testing, and the ability to perform in-depth issue troubleshooting using logs and debugging tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize AI-assisted tools, such as GitHub Copilot and Cursor, to expedite test design and enhance test coverage.
• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, and Appium.
• Author clean, maintainable automation code in Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Construct fast, reliable, and low-flakiness test suites, integrating them seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct whitebox testing by thoroughly understanding application workflows, business logic, and frontend-API interactions.
• Troubleshoot complex UI and integration issues through advanced debugging techniques and meticulous log analysis.
• Collaborate proactively with engineering teams to improve the testability of features, increase test coverage, and elevate overall release quality.

About You

• Possess 2 to 5 years of experience in QA automation, with a specialization in frontend or mobile development.
• Demonstrate strong hands-on expertise with Playwright and/or Selenium, and Appium for mobile automation.
• Exhibit proficiency in programming languages including Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Be comfortable with whitebox testing methodologies and capable of reading code to ascertain system behavior.
• Possess excellent skills in troubleshooting, debugging, and log analysis.
• Maintain a strong ownership mindset, with a consistent focus on delivering reliability, speed, and quality.
• Have experience working with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or TeamCity.
• Exposure to AI-assisted development or testing tools is considered a significant advantage.

What's Next...

Following your application submission, the recruitment process will include:

• Talent Acquisition (TA) Call
• Technical Interview
• Live Assessment & Final Interview with Hiring Manager (Virtual or Face-to-Face)