AI Forward QA Automation Engineer

Job Overview: Riseup Labs is looking for experienced QA Automation Engineers (SDET level) to join a North American SaaS product team. The team is moving from heavy manual testing to a mature automation framework. You will build and maintain reliable Playwright test suites, add them to CI/CD pipelines, and work inside an existing Node.js and TypeScript codebase. This role is for engineers who understand why a test matters, show measurable impact, and raise gaps and improvements on their own initiative. Requirements & Responsibilities: Design, build and maintain automated end-to-end test suites using Playwright. Add automated tests to CI pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions. Read and work within the existing Node.js and TypeScript codebase. Deliver automation that holds up when the QA Lead spot-checks it, not just closed tickets. Show before-and-after impact, such as changes in test coverage, defect rates and release stability. Focus tests on what they protect for the product, not just on meeting the spec. Point out gaps, risks and improvements found while working a ticket. Use AI tools to speed up test planning, test creation and maintenance of automation assets. Join daily standups and work with the team asynchronously on Slack. Additional Requirements:  Mid-level to senior test automation experience (SDET level). Not suitable for entry-level candidates. Hands-on production experience with Playwright. Experience adding automated tests to CI pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions. Comfortable reading and understanding Node.js code. Exposure to JavaScript and TypeScript. Strong spoken and written English, clear enough for daily standups and async Slack communication with a North American team. Able to work a full shift in US Pacific Time hours, consistently. Preferred Qualifications: Exposure to .NET or Ruby. Part of the platform runs on Windows and .NET. Experience on a team moving from manual testing to a mature automation framework. Experience testing SaaS products specifically, not just general web QA. Practical experience using AI agents or tools in QA workflows. Links to real work you can share, such as a live product, public repository or case study. Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in CSE / EEE / IT or related fields. Workplace:  Remote Working Hours:  US Business Hours : 10 AM to 7 PM Pacific Standard Time Bangladesh Hours: 11 PM to 8 AM Bangladesh Standard Time Salary: Negotiable (Based on experience and skills) Compensation & Other Benefits: (Applicable for Bangladeshi Employee Only) Annual Performance Evaluation and Increment Festival Bonus-02 (As Per Company Policy) Group Life and Health Insurance Full Subsidized Lunch/Dinner Annual Retreats Celebration of Events & Occasions Training & Development by Organization Assigned Consultants Weekly 2 holidays Paid Time Off 24 days (CL & SL) Maternity Leave with benefits (As per…