QA Automation Engineer (general)

Description MWDN is a global IT outstaffing company with 23+ years of experience that connects exceptional tech talent with leading companies across Israel, the USA, Great Britain, and Western Europe. We offer opportunities to work on international products in a stable and professional environment. Why does MWDN rock? Here’s what you can expect when you join MWDN: Security: We carefully vet our clients to minimize risks and ensure reliability and timely payments - no fraud or unpleasant surprises. Career support: If a project isn’t the right fit, we support you and actively help find new opportunities that match your skills and career goals. Legal assistance: We provide guidance on legal matters, including opening and managing your independent contractor or sole proprietorship status, taxes, and related processes. Professional development: We offer English courses and professional growth opportunities, as well as team-building events. Why choose us? MWDN is ranked among the top 5 IT employers in our region according to DOU. We take pride in our transparency and strong commitment to our team. Curious to learn more? See what our employees say about working with us on DOU . What is your new project? Domain: Computer and network security Location: Israel Company size: 51-200 employees Founded in: 2009 What makes this project exciting? Are you ready to join an innovative force in cybersecurity backed by one of the industry's biggest names? Our client, recently acquired by Check Point for $200 million , is on a mission to transform external risk management. Imagine being part of a team that uses cutting-edge technology to protect businesses from the most dangerous cyber threats out there—monitoring the dark web, pinpointing vulnerabilities, and preventing data breaches. What makes you a great fit Must Have 3+ years of hands-on experience in QA Automation Practical experience in Manual Testing as part of a combined Automation & Manual QA role Hands-on experience with Playwright Proven experience building automation frameworks and infrastructure from scratch (Page Object Model, project structure, utilities, reporting, etc.) Solid understanding of REST APIs and Swagger/OpenAPI documentation Experience testing distributed systems behind load balancers Practical experience working with JSON payloads Basic understanding of authentication, encryption, and decryption concepts Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python is an advantage Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills Experience using AI-assisted development and testing tools is an advantage Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive quality throughout the development lifecycle Upper-intermediate written and spoken English Nice to Have Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent) Knowledge with HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, SSL/TLS, and core networking protocols Your day-to-day in this position Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites, primarily using Playwright. Build and enhance automation infrastructure, including frameworks, Page Object Model (POM), utilities, and reusable components. Execute manual testing when required, including functional, regression, exploratory, and edge-case testing. Test REST APIs using Swagger and other API testing tools. Validate system behavior across distributed and load-balanced environments. Work with JSON payloads, authentication flows, and encryption/decryption mechanisms. Collaborate closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers to ensure high-quality releases. Investigate production issues and participate in root cause analysis. Analyze network traffic and troubleshoot issues related to HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, SSL/TLS, and other networking protocols. Contribute to continuous improvements in QA processes, automation coverage, and release quality. Why work with us? People-first management with minimal bureaucracy A friendly company culture, proven by employees who choose to return Flexible working hours PTO (18 working days per year, plus all national holidays) 10 paid recovery days Full financial and legal support for independent contractors Free English classes, with native speakers or Ukrainian teachers Dedicated HR support Our next steps ✅ Intro call with a Recruiter — ✅ Tech interview — ✅ Managerial interview — ✅ HR client interview — ✅ Reference check — ✅ Offer