QA Automation Engineer

About Sweet Security

Sweet Security is a hyper-growth cloud security startup built on innovation, collaboration, and a shared DNA of excellence. In a world where cloud environments evolve faster than ever, Sweet delivers a groundbreaking Cloud Runtime CNAPP and AI Security capabilities that empowers organizations to detect and stop runtime threats in real time.

We’re transforming how companies protect their cloud environments by combining deep engineering expertise with a fast-moving, team-oriented culture where everyone contributes and everyone wins. Backed by $120M in funding from leading investors - Evolution, Glilot, Greylock, Zscaler, Key1 Capital, and CyberArk, Sweet Security is rapidly expanding as we build the next generation of runtime cloud protection and empower talented people to make a real impact from day one.

Job Description

Sweet Security is looking for an experienced QA Automation Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our cloud-native detection and response platform. You will design and scale our automation infrastructure, own the end-to-end testing lifecycle, and help maintain the highest engineering standards across our product.

If you’re passionate about building robust automation frameworks from scratch and driving quality in complex SaaS environments, this role is for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable Playwright-based automation frameworks.
• Own the full testing lifecycle: requirement analysis, test planning, execution, reporting, and monitoring.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites using Playwright and TypeScript.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).
• Manage defects using Jira and Xray, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Perform backend validation using SQL and API testing.
• Collaborate closely with developers to ensure high testability and continuous quality improvement.
  
  

• 5+ years of experience in QA Automation for complex web applications.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Playwright and TypeScript, including building frameworks from scratch.
• Strong coding skills in Python/TypeScript/JavaScript (Node.js).
• Experience with Jira, Xray, SQL, and API testing.
• Deep understanding of automation design patterns (POM) and STLC.
• Strong analytical skills, ownership mindset, and passion for automation excellence.