Full-Time Senior QA Automation Engineer

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and assertive Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software testing and test automation for web and mobile applications, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality. You will be responsible for leading the development of automated test scripts, enhancing testing processes, and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our products. This role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Perform manual functional testing and then design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for the same.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and other QA engineers, to ensure comprehensive test coverage and enhance product quality.
• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure continuous testing and rapid feedback.
• Identify, document, and track software bugs and issues, and collaborate with the engineering team to ensure timely resolution.
• Participate in agile meetings, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Continuously improve the automation framework, test scripts, and testing processes and frequently conduct regression testing to enhance reliability and effectiveness.
• Demonstrate compliance with the best practices and QA methodologies.
• Plan and design an effective and elegant test suite to support a rapidly growing codebase and products. 
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance the automation framework and testing processes.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to QA engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assist the Customer Support team with troubleshooting issues, including database queries and log analysis.

 A little bit about you:  

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation.
• Extensive experience with automation tools such as Katalon, Selenium, etc.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Groovy etc.
• Knowledge of additional automation tools and frameworks e.g., Appium for mobile testing, Robot Framework.
• Proficiency with defect tracking tools e.g. Jira
• Experience with test management tools such as Zephyr Scale, TestRail etc.
• Knowledge of databases such as MS SQL, DynamoDB etc.
• Understanding of version control systems and CI/CD tools e.g. GitHub, Bitbucket, TeamCity, Octopus etc.
• Knowledge of API testing tools e.g. Postman.
• Understanding of monitoring and logging tools such as Raygun, Datadog, Papertrail etc.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, QA processes and agile methodologies.
• Understanding of performance and security testing tools such JMeter, Burp Suite etc.
• Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on delivering high-quality software products.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.