We are seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer to join our dedicated quality assurance team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated testing solutions to ensure the highest quality of our software products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation testing, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to ensure comprehensive test coverage of our software applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers and product managers, to define testing requirements and strategies that align with project goals
- Execute automated tests, analyze results, and report defects, providing detailed documentation of issues and working with developers to ensure timely resolutions
- Enhance and optimize existing test frameworks and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness in testing
- Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to ensure adherence to best practices in testing and development
- Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and documentation to ensure clarity and consistency in testing processes
- Conduct performance testing and load testing to evaluate system scalability and stability
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in QA automation, integrating new tools and methodologies as appropriate
- Mentor junior QA team members, sharing knowledge and promoting a culture of quality within the team
- Assist in continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes, ensuring quality checks are integrated into the software development lifecycle
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on automation testing
- Proficiency in automation testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG) and programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including functional, regression, performance, and load testing
- Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail) and version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Knowledge of API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI) and experience with writing and executing API tests
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail
- Strong communication skills, capable of articulating testing processes and results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle
Work Environment:
- Office-based with potential remote work options, depending on company policies
- Collaborative and dynamic work atmosphere that encourages innovation and professional growth
- Opportunities for career advancement within the quality assurance team and the broader organization