Senior Automation Tester in JavaScript

We are looking for aSenior Automation Tester in JavaScript to drive automated quality across eight Discovery Pod products while keeping focus on the most critical flows. You will build and run Cypress automation for newsroom and exhibitions, validate the design system security advisory fix, and manage coverage across CMS-driven sites and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Automate the 32 priority newsroom schema test cases using Cypress
• Implement automation for exhibitions cache invalidation test scenarios to prevent regression on the remediated pipeline
• Execute regression, integration, and exploratory testing across sprint cycles for all eight products
• Design and run test scenarios for CMS-driven content publishing workflows, including webhook-triggered CDN invalidation
• Validate the 27-locale internationalization layer on the exploration walk product across key locales
• Test the CMS platform migration on the main site, verifying content fidelity and editorial workflow continuity
• Confirm the resolution of the design system security advisory and ensure CI/CD pipeline confidence is restored
• Run visual regression tests using Chromatic to catch unintended component changes before release
• Verify component accessibility compliance in collaboration with the Discovery Frontend Engineer
• Create, maintain, and organize test cases in TestRail for all eight Discovery products
• Triage and document defects clearly, providing reproduction steps and environment context
• Participate in content operations sessions and align pod-level practices with the QA Manager and cross-portfolio test strategy

Requirements

• Proven track record with 3+ years in automation testing and strong proficiency in Cypress
• Hands-on experience using Playwright, GitLab CI, and Lighthouse CI in delivery pipelines
• Practical familiarity with TestRail for organizing test cases and tracking defects
• Solid background in axe-core and accessibility compliance testing practices
• Demonstrated skills in visual regression testing with Chromatic
• Good understanding of CMS-driven content publishing workflows and CDN invalidation processes
• Working knowledge of internationalization and localization testing across multiple locales
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional partners, including frontend engineers and QA managers
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher