Remote QA Automation Engineer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Professional growth opportunities

Modern automation tools

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote QA Automation Engineer to join our agile development team. You will design, implement, and maintain automated tests for web and mobile apps, working with developers and product managers in a fully distributed environment.

You will integrate tests into CI/CD, develop test plans, and stay current with testing tools like Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright. A strong foundation in programming and QA best practices is required, with excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/Engineering.
• Proven experience as a QA Automation Engineer or similar role.
• Strong programming skills for test automation (Python/Java/JavaScript).
• Experience with Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright and CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for web and mobile apps.
• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline for continuous testing and feedback.
• Identify, document, and track defects with developers to resolve issues.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Collaborate with QA and development teams to ensure high-quality releases.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest testing tools and methodologies.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Remote QA Automation Engineer to join their agile development team. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality and reliability of our client's software products through the design and implementation of automated testing frameworks. You will work in a fully remote capacity, collaborating with developers and product managers to build efficient, scalable, and maintainable automated tests. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer passionate about quality assurance and automation in a flexible, distributed work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for web and mobile applications.
• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline for continuous testing and feedback.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and work closely with developers to resolve them.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Collaborate with the QA team and development teams to ensure high-quality software releases.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest testing tools and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a QA Automation Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages used for test automation (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and version control systems like Git.
• Excellent understanding of software QA methodologies and best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work opportunity, offering excellent flexibility and work-life balance.
• Access to modern automation tools and technologies.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in QA automation.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.