Quality Assurance Engineer (Contract)

The Citation Group; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in Wilmslow is seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer to ensure quality in software products. The role involves creating and maintaining automated test scripts using Cypress, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to performance testing. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and proven experience with API testing and CI/CD tools. This position offers the chance to work within a dynamic environment and contribute to our success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a QA Automation Engineer with emphasis on Cypress.
• Solid understanding of web technologies, APIs, and RESTful services.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for web applications.
• Execute automated test scripts and report defects.
• Collaborate with QA team to create test plans and execute tests.

Skills

Cypress

API testing with Postman

Test automation

Agile/Scrum

Version control (Git)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

CI/CD tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Cypress to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality of our software products through the creation, maintenance, and execution of automated test scripts using Cypress. You will work closely with other members of the team to identify and report defects, improve test coverage, and ensure the overall quality of our software applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Cypress to verify the functionality, performance, and reliability of our web applications.
• Develop and maintain contract testing for APIs via Postman and adding them in the pipelines with Newman.
• Collaborate with the QA team to create comprehensive test plans and test cases in TestRail based on project requirements and user stories.
• Execute automated test scripts, analyze test results, and report defects. Perform regression testing as necessary.
• Integrate automated tests into the continuous integration (CI) pipeline for regular and automated testing on multiple environments.
• Ensure test data availability and integrity for various test scenarios and configurations.
• Track, manage, and report defects using a bug tracking system (e.g., JIRA) and work closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to understand product requirements and provide quality assurance feedback.
• Contribute to performance and load testing efforts to identify and address scalability and performance issues.
• Create and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure test automation code is maintainable, efficient, and follows best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a QA Automation Engineer with a strong focus on Cypress.
• Proven experience as a QA Automation Engineer with a proven record in API testing with Postman.
• Strong proficiency in test automation using Cypress, including writing and maintaining test scripts.
• Experience with modern software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
• Solid understanding of web technologies, APIs, and RESTful services.
• Proficient in using version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Cypress) are a plus.

So, if our culture sounds like a good fit for you and you want to be part of our success story, then send us your details.