QA Automation Engineer

Requisition ID:  3356
Department:  Information Technology
Work Type:  Hybrid
Application Close Date:  19th February 2026

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of trips in over 100 countries. 

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of trips in over 100 countries. 

We are Intrepid

We are Intrepid

The world needs more Intrepid people: 

At Intrepid, great adventures begin long before our travellers pack their bags. It starts with the systems as they explore our trips and confirm their bookings. And we want you to help keep our platforms seamless for our customers!

As our QA Automation Engineer, you’ll join our Global Technology team in enhancing user experiences and increasing functionality across our digital platforms! With new in-house technology being implemented and deeper AI integration, your automation knowledge will drive real results.

In this role, you’ll conduct automated tests and analyse test results. You’ll identify and resolve bugs and prevent potential issues to ensure top software quality. With your automation expertise, you’ll write and maintain automated test scripts. By focusing on performance testing, you’ll evaluate system performance. You’ll also track and prioritise defects through issue tracking systems. Most importantly, you'll collaborate with our talented people to support release readiness decisions by providing clear testing information. 

This is a full-time contract position based in our office in Colombo, Sri Lanka (hybrid).

Some of the experience you’ll bring with you will include:  

  • 2+ years direct experience in test automation. 
  • Proven experience with automation testing tools and frameworks (Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Appium, TestNG). 
  • Proficient with performance testing tools (JMeter, K6) 
  • Familiar with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) and test management tools (Jira, TestRail). 
  • Well-versed in Agile and Scrum methodologies. 
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills 
  • Prior knowledge in mobile application testing and security testing would be advantageous. 
The world needs more Intrepid people: 

At Intrepid, great adventures begin long before our travellers pack their bags. It starts with the systems as they explore our trips and confirm their bookings. And we want you to help keep our platforms seamless for our customers!

As our QA Automation Engineer, you’ll join our Global Technology team in enhancing user experiences and increasing functionality across our digital platforms! With new in-house technology being implemented and deeper AI integration, your automation knowledge will drive real results.

In this role, you’ll conduct automated tests and analyse test results. You’ll identify and resolve bugs and prevent potential issues to ensure top software quality. With your automation expertise, you’ll write and maintain automated test scripts. By focusing on performance testing, you’ll evaluate system performance. You’ll also track and prioritise defects through issue tracking systems. Most importantly, you'll collaborate with our talented people to support release readiness decisions by providing clear testing information. 

This is a full-time contract position based in our office in Colombo, Sri Lanka (hybrid).

Some of the experience you’ll bring with you will include:  

  • 2+ years direct experience in test automation. 
  • Proven experience with automation testing tools and frameworks (Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Appium, TestNG). 
  • Proficient with performance testing tools (JMeter, K6) 
  • Familiar with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) and test management tools (Jira, TestRail). 
  • Well-versed in Agile and Scrum methodologies. 
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills 
  • Prior knowledge in mobile application testing and security testing would be advantageous. 

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit: 

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.  

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include: 

  • Flexible work arrangements, work-from-home and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year 
  • A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends 
  • 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trips 
  • A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.  
  • Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs 
  • 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you 
  • Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family 


We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit: 

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.  

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include: 

  • Flexible work arrangements, work-from-home and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year 
  • A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends 
  • 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trips 
  • A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.  
  • Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs 
  • 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you 
  • Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family 


We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.

We aim to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion stay part of our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the adjustments you require, we will then be in touch to support your application.

We aim to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion stay part of our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the adjustments you require, we will then be in touch to support your application.

Application Close Date:  19th February 2026