Location:: Charlotte, NC
Client:: Moodys
Primary Skills:: Cypress and TypeScript with knowledge of AI tools like Copilot & Claude AI
Job Description::
We are seeking an experienced Senior Cypress Automation Engineer to join our dynamic QA Automation team. As a Senior engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated test suites for our consumer credit platform. You'll work with modern testing frameworks and collaborate closely with development teams to ensure the highest quality standards across our applications.
This is an opportunity to lead automation initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to building a scalable, maintainable test infrastructure while leveraging emerging AI tools to enhance productivity and test coverage.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Develop comprehensive automated test scripts using Cypress and TypeScript, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional, regression, and API testing scenarios
Implement & Maintain end-to-end test automation frameworks that are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with industry best practices
Conduct API Testing with expertise in REST/GraphQL APIs, including validation of payloads, authentication, authorization, and error handling
Write & Optimize SQL Queries for database validation testing, data seeding, and backend verification as part of the automation test suite
Leverage AI Tools (Claude, Copilot Studio, or similar) to enhance test script generation, identify edge cases, and improve test efficiency
Collaborate with development teams, product managers, and other QA engineers to understand requirements and translate them into comprehensive test scenarios
Lead & Mentor junior automation engineers, providing guidance on best practices, code reviews, and technical solutions
Identify & Report defects with detailed logs, evidence, and reproducible steps; track and verify resolutions
Ensure CI/CD Integration by maintaining automated tests within continuous integration pipelines and troubleshooting integration issues
Performance & Security Testing Contribute to performance and security testing efforts where applicable
Documentation Maintain clear documentation of test cases, frameworks, and procedures for team knowledge sharing
Required Qualifications
Must-Have Skills:
7+ years of professional experience in QA automation testing
Cypress Automation Framework Advanced proficiency with hands-on experience building and maintaining test suites
TypeScript (First Preference) or JavaScript Strong programming skills for writing scalable, maintainable test code
API Testing Proven expertise in REST API testing, including tools like Postman, Thunder Client, or similar; strong understanding of request-response validation, headers, authentication, and status codes
SQL Working knowledge of SQL for writing queries to validate data, seed test data, and perform backend verification
Version Control Git/GitHub or similar version control systems
Testing Methodologies Strong understanding of functional, regression, and end-to-end testing principles
Problem-Solving Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
Playwright Experience with Playwright or other modern test automation frameworks
AI Tools Integration Hands-on experience with AI-powered coding assistants such as Claude AI, Copilot Studio, or GitHub Copilot to enhance testing workflows
Advanced JavaScript/TypeScript Proficiency in asynchronous programming, promises, and functional programming concepts
OWASP & Security Testing Familiarity with security testing and common vulnerabilities
CI/CD Tools Experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar continuous integration platforms
Agile/Scrum Environment Proven experience working in agile development methodologies
Performance Testing Basic knowledge of load testing tools like JMeter or Lighthouse
Communication & Leadership Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor and guide team members
Technical Skills Summary
Category
Tools/Technologies
Test Automation
Cypress (Advanced), Playwright (Preferred)
Programming Languages
TypeScript (First Preference), JavaScript
API Testing
REST APIs, Postman, Thunder Client, API Validation
Database
SQL, Query Optimization, Test Data Management
Version Control
Git/GitHub
AI Tools
Claude, Copilot Studio, AI-Assisted Code Generation
CI/CD
Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Equivalent
Keywords/phrases:
Senior Cypress Automation Engineer
QA Automation Engineer
Cypress Automation
Cypress Framework
TypeScript
JavaScript
Test Automation
Automated Test Suites
End-to-End Testing
E2E Testing
Functional Testing, Regression Testing
API Testing, Request-Response Validation
REST APIs, API Validation
GraphQL APIs, Payload Validation
Error Handling, Postman, Thunder Client
Authentication, Authorization, SQL, Database Testing
Query Optimization, Data Seeding, Test Data Management
Backend Verification, Test Script Development, Test Framework Development
Scalable Test Frameworks, Maintainable Automation, CI/CD Integration
Continuous Integration, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
Version Control, Git, GitHub, AI Tools, Claude AI, Copilot
Copilot Studio, AI-Assisted Testing, AI Code Generation, Edge Case Identification
Test Optimization, Performance Testing, Load Testing, JMeter, Lighthouse, Security Testing
OWASP, Agile, Scrum, SDLC, STLC, Test Planning, Test Strategy, Documentation, Test Case Documentation
Defect Tracking, Bug Reporting, Troubleshooting, Debugging, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail
Collaboration, Cross-functional Teams, Product Managers, Code Reviews, Best Practices, Technical Leadership
Mentoring, Junior Engineers, Communication Skills, Scalable Code, Asynchronous Programming, Promises
Functional Programming, Playwright, Modern Testing Frameworks, Consumer Credit Platform
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