Senior QA Engineer (Manual + Automation) (Night Shift)

iLabs is a global software product engineering company headquartered in Sri Lanka, with deep roots in the US Silicon Valley. We deliver world-class solutions in Web, eCommerce, Mobile, AI/ML, and Cloud technologies, serving industries such as fintech, edtech, medtech, martech, and hospitality. Guided by our vision “ to become a global powerhouse in information technology to push humanity forward ” we focus on delivering innovative, impactful solutions that empower businesses and create meaningful change in the world.

With a global talent network, we build agile remote teams for leading tech companies worldwide, including Silicon Valley pioneers. Our in-house ventures include Cloud of Goods , a fast-growing eCommerce rental marketplace, and Xenia , a customizable web platform for modern businesses.

At iLabs , we’re on a mission to advance lifestyles through technology and empower our partners to scale smarter and faster. Our culture is driven by creativity, innovation, ownership, teamwork, and global impact; giving you the opportunity and freedom to challenge the norm, spark change, and make a real difference.

If you’re ready to break boundaries and create your defining moment, we’re here to make it happen. Be part of something bigger. Join iLabs

Job Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end QA strategy ensuring high-quality, scalable releases with minimal defects and faster time-to-market across complex web and platform systems.

Own test architecture using QA automation tool (preferred in Playwright); design, build, and maintain robust automation frameworks and execute comprehensive manual test strategies.

Leverage AI tools like Claude and Copilot to generate test cases, optimize scripts, and accelerate QA productivity and coverage.

Partner with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to embed quality early and enable continuous testing within CI/CD pipelines.

Lead, mentor, and upskill junior QA engineers; enforce best practices, code quality standards, and high-performance delivery culture.

Establish quality metrics, dashboards, and reporting to drive data-backed decisions and continuous improvement.

Identify risks proactively, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure production stability through rigorous validation cycles.

Champion test optimization, reduce execution time, and improve coverage through intelligent automation and AI-driven approaches.

Working Hours: 1:00 PM–10:00 PM or 5:00 PM–2:00 AM, depending on the assigned project.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and Test Engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in Playwright with strong capability in both automation and manual testing.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools, version control systems, API testing tools, and modern test management platforms.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, SDLC, and quality engineering best practices.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, high ownership, and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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
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