Driving Quality QA Automation Engineer with Web, Mobile & API Expertise

HydroNeo is a fast-growing international startup focusing on Smart Farming solutions for the global aquaculture industry. Our vision is to expand our Smart Farm Management System already the market leader in Thailand into the HydroNeo Aquaculture Super App serving everything farmers and the industry need. We are backed by leading Thai and international investors BOI-promoted and have a dynamic team of 30 in Bangkok.

Are you ready to shape the future of aquaculture and make a real difference for shrimp and fish farmers worldwide As our next QA Automation Engineer you wont just write code youll help redefine an entire industry. This is not your typical 9-to-6 job. Here your ideas matter your voice is heard and your code directly impacts real people and sustainable food production.

Were looking for a developer whos hungry to grow passionate about meaningful work and excited to build something that truly matters. Youll have the freedom to propose ideas experiment validate your solutions with data and see your work come to life in the hands of our users.

To kick things off and if you want you have the chance to immerse yourself in our mission by working in our office in Bangkok for a few days before helping us to launch HydroNeo Indonesia in Surabaya where your impact will span across borders and markets.

If you want to build learn and make a difference far beyond the average dev job we want to meet you!

Tasks

• Design develop and maintain web UI automated test scripts using Selenium Cucumber (BDD) Java and JUnit/TestNG.
• Implement and enhance data-driven and BDD test frameworks to support scalable and maintainable automation suites.
• Validate business logic data integrity and backend operations by writing and executing SQL/NoSQL queries and performing database validation.
• Perform basic API security testing including checks for SQL injection input validation and token expiry handling.
• Conduct non-functional testing (load performance reliability) using tools such as JMeter or k6 and analyze performance metrics to identify bottlenecks and risks.
• Prepare and share weekly bug summary reports QA sign-off reports and other test-related documentation for project stakeholders.
• Design implement and execute mobile web and native app automation tests using Appium Selenium Cucumber (BDD) Java TestNG and Xcode for Android/iOS.
• Plan design and execute test scenarios (positive negative boundary and end-to-end) based on user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Create and maintain test plans define test data requirements and ensure complete test coverage across functional and integration flows.
• Collaborate closely with developers product owners and business teams to clarify requirements triage defects and ensure high-quality releases.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups sprint planning reviews retrospectives) and keep all QA documentation up to date.
• Support and execute System Integration Testing (SIT) across APIs Kafka and MQTT-based systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor/Masters degree in Computer Science or related fields.
• Proven experience in Web UI test automation using Selenium Cucumber (BDD) Java and JUnit or TestNG.
• Solid understanding of data-driven and BDD test frameworks and best practices in test automation architecture.
• Experience validating backend processes and data integrity using SQL and/or NoSQL queries.
• Basic knowledge of API security testing concepts such as SQL injection input validation and token/session expiry.
• Hands-on experience with non-functional testing (load performance reliability) using tools like JMeter or k6 including performance metrics analysis.
• Experience in mobile automation testing (web and native) with Appium Selenium Cucumber (BDD) Java TestNG and Xcode for Android/iOS platforms.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs: endpoints HTTP methods (GET POST PUT DELETE) status codes headers parameters and response payload structures.
• Proficiency with tools such as Postman Swagger and/or MQTT Explorer for manual API and integration testing.
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute positive negative boundary and end-to-end test cases from user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Experience creating and executing test plans defining test data strategies and ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
• Hands-on experience with System Integration Testing (SIT) involving APIs Kafka and MQTT-based systems is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering product and business teams.
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments and maintaining clear concise and up-to-date QA documentation.

Benefits

Why Join Us

Youll be part of a purpose-driven multicultural team working on innovative solutions in one of the worlds most important industries. This is a great opportunity to grow professionally in a fast-paced startup environment.

Also we provide:

• A competitive salary and other perks.
• Employee Stock Options (ESOP) to financially participate in the success of the company.
• Flexible work environment (e.g. office hours) with a focus on results.
• Meaningful work in an award-winning startup with the opportunity of creating real impact.
• Close collaboration with the leadership team and low hierachies.
• International work environment in a great team of 10 nationalities.
• Very steep learning curve due to our open and performance-based culture.
• Great office in central location

Make it matter - Join HydroNeo and turn your ideas into impact.