Senior Software Engineer - QA Automation

Placements24; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development

Structured office environment in Queen

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in QA Automation to join our quality assurance team. You will design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks and work with development and QA to raise software quality.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of QA automation, strong programming skills in Python/Java/JavaScript, and experience with Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, and Playwright. This is a collaborative, agile role with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/Engineering.
• 5+ years in software QA with strong automation focus.
• Programming skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Experience with automation frameworks and defect tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Run automated test suites and analyze results, report defects clearly.
• Collaborate with developers and QA analysts to understand requirements and write tests.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD for continuous testing and feedback.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes and tools.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to quality strategy.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Cypress

Playwright

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Software Engineer specializing in QA Automation to join their dedicated quality assurance team in Queenstown . This role is essential for ensuring the highest quality of their software products through the design, development, and maintenance of automated testing frameworks. You will work closely with development and QA teams to identify testing needs, implement robust automation solutions, and contribute to a culture of quality and reliability. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, agile environment and is passionate about building efficient and effective testing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Execute automated test suites and analyze results, identifying and reporting defects clearly.
• Collaborate with developers and QA analysts to understand product requirements and design test cases.
• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline to enable continuous testing and feedback.
• Identify opportunities for improving testing processes and tools.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to the overall quality strategy of the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance , with a strong focus on automation.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used for test automation (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Experience with automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Playwright).
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, defect tracking, and test management tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A structured work environment in our Queenstown office.
• Generous paid time off and retirement savings plan.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and quality assurance practices.