About the position

Position Overview: 

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer to join our dynamic software development team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products by designing, developing, and implementing automated test cases. The QA Automation Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify test scenarios, create robust automation frameworks, and execute automated test suites. 

Company Culture: 

At our company, we believe in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning, with a focus on agile methodologies. We prioritize adaptability over inflexible processes and encourage cross-functional teams to work together and collaborate to achieve shared objectives. We promote transparency and open communication within teams and stakeholders, while fostering a culture of trust, respect, and accountability among team members. 

Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for software applications. 
• Implement and maintain test automation frameworks to ensure scalability and reusability. 
• Collaborate with QA and development teams to understand requirements and create comprehensive test plans. 
• Contribute to the development of test strategies and approaches for different software components. 
• Translate manual test cases into automated scripts, ensuring full test coverage. 
• Execute automated test suites and analyze results to identify defects and areas for improvement. 
• Monitor automated tests to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect changes in software functionality. 
• Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand system requirements and application behavior. 
• Participate in agile/scrum ceremonies and provide input on testing activities. 
• Document and report defects with clear and concise information, including steps to reproduce. 
• Maintain detailed records of test results, automation scripts, and other testing-related documentation. 
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the testing process. 

• Is a multitasker with the ability to work efficiently and effectively within deadlines without compromising quality. 
• Effective communicator with the ability to manage and implement change in a dynamic environment. 
• Experience working with a startup or enjoy working in a startup like environment with ambiguity and speed. 
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in test automation. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in Computer Science or related is preferred. 
• At least 5 years of experience working as an automation engineer in a QA related role. 
• Proven experience in QA automation with expertise in using automation tools and frameworks (e.g., WebDriver.io, Playwright, Cypress, Selenium) 
• Proven experience in crafting SQL statements for RDBMs to query and manipulate data. 
• Proficiency in Typescript programming language 

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