Started automating transaction workflows after years of doing them manually - could this translate into QA automation career growth?

For the last ~5 years I’ve been handling repetitive transaction workflows manually as part of my job. Recently I started automating parts of the process and realized how much efficiency improvement is possible.
So far I’ve automated:
– end-to-end transaction flow through a mobile app
– opening admin web panels
– navigating to counter entry sections
– filling voucher details automatically
– submitting entries

Currently working on automating approval workflows next.

This experience made me very interested in automation more broadly, especially QA/test automation or workflow automation roles. I’d like to understand whether this type of experience is considered relevant when transitioning toward automation-focused positions and what skills/tools I should prioritize next.

Would really appreciate guidance from people working in test automation roles.