Brief Summary
We are seeking a Senior QA / Test Automation Engineer to enhance quality standards and testing capabilities, ensuring reliability in software solutions. This pivotal role combines manual and automated testing strategies to secure seamless software releases.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated tests for web applications, APIs, and internal platforms. Execute manual and exploratory testing where automation is not feasible. Build and enhance test automation frameworks and reusable test scripts. Collaborate with product teams to clarify acceptance criteria and release scopes. Partner with software engineers to assess design and identify potential risks. Participate in backlog refinement to identify relevant testing workflows and quality risks. Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation aligned with project requirements. Identify, document, and track defects using appropriate tools, ensuring clarity and prioritization. Assess regression impact from fixes and validate readiness for production releases. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines in coordination with development teams. Analyze test failures and environment-related issues to support clear defect identification. Assist in user acceptance testing by guiding stakeholders in preparing validation scenarios. Communicate testing progress, quality risks, and readiness for release to stakeholders. Contribute to post-release analysis to improve testing processes and frameworks. Mentor junior QA engineers to uphold and enhance QA practices across teams.
Requirements
- A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a relevant field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in software quality assurance, with expertise in both manual and automated testing. Proven ability to build and maintain test automation frameworks using tools like Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium. Solid understanding of various testing methods, including regression and API testing. Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, Python, or Java. Familiarity with API testing tools and integration into CI/CD workflows. Practical SQL knowledge for data validation and defect investigation. Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities. Excellent communication skills, able to convey testing outcomes and quality concerns to diverse audiences. Ability to work collaboratively in a geographically distributed team.
