QA Automation Engineer

About the Role

We’re not just building software — we’re transforming how financial services work. As a QA Automation Engineer at Coherent, you’ll help shape high-impact products with a team that values innovation, speed, and quality. You’ll be a key player in ensuring our platforms are rock-solid, user-friendly, and scalable — using the latest tools to automate everything you can

What Your Day-to-Day Might Look Like

• Write clear and concise test cases and test plans.
• Design, develop, and maintain automation framework and automated test scripts using Cypress and Postman.
• Develop modular, scalable, and reusable test components that support various types of automated testing (UI, API, integration).
• Implement custom Cypress plugins, commands, and utilities to extend framework capabilities.
• Execute and monitor automated test suites as part of CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct regression testing and identify bugs, documenting and reporting them clearly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand features and technical implementation.
• Create and maintain Postman collections and scripting for comprehensive API testing.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to QA process improvements.
• Troubleshoot test failures, identify root causes, and contribute to continuous improvement of automation coverage.
• Reporting defects, review of logged defects and tracking defects
• Perform BVT after each deployment in higher environment using automation test script
• Help establish and enforce quality standards and best practices.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• 4+ years of hands-on QA automation experience in fast-paced software environments
• Deep expertise in Cypress for modern UI test automation
• Strong Postman/API automation experience with a solid understanding of REST, JSON, and HTTP status codes
• JavaScript proficiency, especially with writing test assertions and reusable logic
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows
• Analytical mindset and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented attitude

Nice to have:

• Experience with performance/load testing tools like JMeter or OctoPerf
• Familiarity with security testing (e.g., OWASP ZAP)
• Exposure to CI/CD tools like CircleCI, GitHub Actions
• Worked with Docker/Kubernetes or other containerized environments
• Used tools like JIRA, Zephyr, or AI-enhanced coding assistants (e.g. Cursor)
• Knowledge of other automation tools like Selenium, Playwright, or mobile frameworks

Working at Coherent

Coherent is a software company with more than 100 people across Hong Kong, Singapore, USA, UK, Thailand, and India. We have a passion for making things work faster, simpler, and smarter. That passion extends to how we work, collaborate, and represent our growing brand.

Every Coherent team member is empowered to think creatively and act decisively to solve our clients’ problems. We strive to cut away complexity and hierarchy, so you can focus on the work at hand. This means everyone gets opportunities to take the lead on projects and grow their skills and abilities. At Coherent, you don’t just take a job, you seize the opportunity to build a career. We seek out individuals who show natural curiosity, determination, and enjoyment. And we help you thrive.

Perks of Working at Coherent

• Competitive salary packages
• Health insurance (medical & dental)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Fun company events like hackathons
• Casual, non-hierarchical work environment
• Generous leave policies
• Global mobility opportunities
• Supportive, international team culture

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our team is made stronger by the range of experiences and perspectives we bring to the table. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities.