About Company Career.zycto is a dynamic force in delivering cutting-edge software solutions that redefine industry standards. We believe in fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and collaborative excellence. For a driven QA Automation Engineer, our environment offers unparalleled opportunities to shape product quality from inception, working with advanced technologies and a passionate team. You'll find a place where your expertise in ensuring robust, error-free applications is not just valued, but essential to our shared success. Join us and contribute to a legacy of exceptional digital products. Job Description Are you a meticulous problem-solver with a passion for ensuring software excellence, looking to make a significant impact from anywhere in the world? Career.zycto is seeking a dedicated and experienced Remote QA Automation Engineer to join our innovative and fast-paced team. As a vital member of our engineering department, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining robust automated test frameworks and scripts, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable software products. At Career.zycto, we are at the forefront of developing groundbreaking solutions that empower businesses and transform user experiences. We believe that quality is not just a feature; it's the foundation of everything we build. This remote position offers you the unique opportunity to contribute your expertise to a diverse range of projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams spanning product, development, and operations. You will be instrumental in driving our automation strategy, reducing manual testing efforts, and accelerating our continuous integration and delivery pipelines. Your daily work will involve more than just finding bugs; it will be about proactively preventing them by embedding quality throughout the development lifecycle. You'll work with modern tech stacks, employing cutting-edge automation tools and methodologies to guarantee the integrity, performance, and security of our applications. This includes designing comprehensive test plans from feature inception, developing scalable and maintainable automation solutions, executing tests across various environments (web, mobile, API), and meticulously analyzing results to pinpoint areas for improvement and guide development efforts. We foster a culture of continuous learning and growth, where your insights are valued, and your professional development is supported through dedicated time for skill enhancement and knowledge sharing sessions. If you thrive in a dynamic, remote-first environment where your contributions directly shape product quality, enhance user satisfaction, and you are eager to take ownership of critical testing initiatives, we encourage you to apply. Join Career.zycto and help us deliver exceptional software solutions that stand out in the market to our global clientele. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test scripts and frameworks using industry-standard tools and programming languages. • Execute automated tests across various platforms and environments, analyzing results and identifying defects. • Collaborate closely with development, product, and DevOps teams to integrate testing into the CI/CD pipeline. • Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and strategies for new features and existing functionalities. • Participate in requirement reviews, ensuring testability and clarity of specifications. • Report, track, and verify defects, working with developers to ensure timely resolution. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, tools, and methodologies. • Mentor junior QA team members and share best practices in test automation. • Perform manual testing when necessary to explore critical paths or confirm complex issues. • Stay updated with emerging testing tools, techniques, and technologies. Required Skills • Strong proficiency in a programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript) for test automation. • Extensive experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium). • Solid understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. • Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, JMeter). • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git). • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment. Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. • Experience with performance testing tools. • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). • Experience with database testing. • ISTQB certification. • Experience in an Agile/Scrum development environment. Perks & Benefits • Competitive salary and performance bonuses. • Flexible working hours and a fully remote setup. • Comprehensive