[ 29305] QA Automation Engineer - Willing to start ASAP at CI&T

We are tech transformation specialists, uniting human expertise with AI to create scalable tech solutions.With over 8.000 CI&Ters around the world, we’ve built partnerships with more than 1,000 clients during our 30 years of history. Artificial Intelligence is our reality.  At CI&T, we don’t just deliver digital experiences; we engineer quality into every product we ship. As part of our dynamic team, you’ll have the opportunity to safeguard the reliability, performance, and usability of end-to-end digital solutions for a diverse clientele, including some of Australia’s most well-known brands. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a major enterprise client's strategic initiative. You’ll embed automated testing, AI-assisted workflows, and modern test tooling into our delivery lifecycle, partnering across mobile, web, and platform teams to ensure quality is built in — not bolted on. The ideal candidate will be part of a CI&T team working directly with clients. They will bring deep expertise in automated testing, hands-on experience with Playwright (web) and Maestro (mobile), and a working command of AI-driven workflows that accelerate test design, generation, and maintenance. You will play a key role in defining test strategy, building automation frameworks, and validating quality across modern web applications, mobile apps, and broader digital ecosystems; projects that demand rigour. Key Accountabilities: Design, build, and maintain automated test suites using Playwright (web) and Maestro (mobile) across iOS, Android, and Web platforms; Lead the adoption of AI-assisted testing practices; using GenAI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.) to accelerate test case generation, test data creation, scripting, and defect triage; Own the full testing lifecycle across iOS, Android, and Web platforms: review Acceptance Criteria for testability, define test strategy, and execute Functional, Regression, Exploratory, UI, and E2E testing; Contribute testing estimates for agile stories and epics, and embed automation effort within sprint planning; Create Acceptance Tests aligned to Acceptance Criteria in user stories, and translate them into automated checks where appropriate; Maintain project and story status via Jira; raise, track, and close defects with clear repro steps and supporting evidence; Own the pre-production quality gate to validate that all requirements and features have passed required testing, met acceptance criteria, and are signed off before any release to prod. Communicate defects with Developers and UX Designers, and work collaboratively through to resolution; Partner with BAs, Developers, Architects, and Scrum Masters to ensure requirements, UX, implementation, and testing remain fully synchronised; Continuously improve testing standards, automation frameworks, CI/CD integration, and quality reporting across the team; Proactively raise project risks and contribute to a quality-first culture across the delivery team. Set and maintain project priorities in coordination with Team Leads and Project Managers; Actively participate in project meetings, including kickoffs, inception workshops, standups, showcases, sprint retrospectives, and sprint planning sessions; Attend regular client meetings and provide value to clients through active meeting participation and sound technical advice; Keep your technical skills and knowledge up to date through proactive self-learning, including emerging trends in AI and test automation. Personal Attributes Initiative & Problem Ownership: Proactively addresses blockers, drives resolution by involving the right stakeholders, and ensures priorities are clearly communicated. Communicator: Able to effectively and confidently engage with development teams, business stakeholders, and leadership across multiple channels. Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments with the ability to pivot quickly while staying aligned with project goals. Forward-Thinking: Anticipates challenges early and takes action to resolve them before they impact delivery. Detail-oriented: Pays close attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in every aspect of testing and delivery. Empathy: Understands and respects the needs of clients and the team, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Ownership and Follow-through: Takes initiative in coordinating key meetings, defining next steps, and ensuring momentum in the delivery of software updates and releases. Integrity: Upholds the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency and honesty in all interactions. Problem-Solver: Approaches challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, leveraging creativity and logic to overcome obstacles.          Collaborative: Works well with others, valuing diverse perspectives and building strong, cohesive teams. Knowledge and Experience: • B.S. degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; • 5+ years’ experience as a Software Tester / QA Engineer in software delivery environments; • Strong hands-on experience with Playwright for web automation (TypeScript / JavaScript preferred); • Strong hands-on experience with Maestro for native mobile (iOS / Android) automation; • Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining test automation frameworks integrated into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Bitbucket Pipelines, Jenkins); • Working knowledge of GenAI tools applied to QA; test case generation, exploratory testing assistance, defect summarisation, and code review of test scripts (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, Cursor, or equivalent); • Strong experience with Functional, Regression, Exploratory, System, UI, and E2E testing across iOS, Android, and Web; • Strong working knowledge of Jira (or equivalent), including backlog management, defect tracking, and traceability of test artefacts; • Familiarity with API testing tools (Postman, REST-assured, or equivalent) and basic understanding of contract/integration testing; • Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders; • Comfortable working with AI-assisted development tools and design-to-development workflows (e.g. Figma); • Experience with Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) and writing acceptance criteria using Gherkin is highly desirable. • Strong ability to translate requirements into testable scenarios and ensure coverage across edge cases and integrations; • Prior experience in a software consulting environment is a plus. Collaboration is our superpower, diversity unites us, and excellence is our standard.  We value diverse identities and life experiences, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment. We encourage applications from diverse and underrepresented groups to our job positions.