Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Automation

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health benefits

PTO

Professional development

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer focusing on test automation. You will design and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web and mobile apps, writing tests with Selenium, Cypress, or Appium, and reporting defects with detailed information.

You’ll collaborate with Dev and PMs to shape test strategies and mentor junior QA engineers. The role emphasizes high-quality software delivery in a modern tech environment with a fully remote setup and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering or a related technical field.
• 4+ years in Quality Assurance with a strong automation focus.
• Proficient in automation scripting languages (Java, Python, or JavaScript).
• Experience with automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks for web and mobile applications.
• Write automated test scripts using Selenium, Cypress, or Appium.
• Execute automated tests, analyze results, and report defects with detailed information.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand feature requirements and define test strategies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and promote best practices in test automation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Cypress

JUnit

TestNG

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Assurance Engineer with a strong focus on automation to join their dedicated team. This role is critical for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products by designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks. You will work closely with development and product teams to identify test cases, implement comprehensive automated tests, and analyze test results. The ideal candidate is meticulous, analytical, and passionate about building robust testing solutions, contributing to a culture of high-quality software delivery. This position offers the opportunity to significantly impact product quality and processes in a collaborative, modern tech environment, with the flexibility of a remote setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks for web and mobile applications.
• Write clear, concise, and comprehensive automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Appium.
• Execute automated tests, analyze results, and report defects with detailed information.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand feature requirements and define test strategies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and promote best practices in test automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of experience in Quality Assurance , with a strong emphasis on test automation .
• Proficiency in at least one programming language for automation scripting (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG).
• Solid understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in cutting-edge QA technologies.
• A fully remote work arrangement, offering great flexibility and work-life balance.