QA Automation Engineer

VentureDive; Pakistan; Hybrid; PKR 2,000,000 - 2,750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Pakistan is seeking a QA Automation Engineer with a strong development background. In this role, you will design and develop test frameworks while executing automated tests. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of experience, familiarity with automation tools like Appium and Rest Assured, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. Competitive salaries and hybrid work options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Benefits packages

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years strong background in development and interest in automation.
• Thorough understanding of SDLC in agile environments.
• Experience with writing and executing automated test suites.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop frameworks for test infrastructure.
• Create and maintain automation test scripts.
• Execute automated scripts including functional and performance testing.
• Provide training on automation test concepts.

Skills

Development background

Automation tools & technologies

Object-oriented programming

Automated test suites

API Automation using Rest Assured

Performance testing

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines

Strong problem-solving skills

Tools

Appium (with Java)

Jenkins

Docker

SQL

Oracle

Job description

Job Brief
We are looking for an QA Automation Engineer, with a development background. This person will be involved throughout the development lifecycle in QA of software development, with an emphasis on development and implementation of test automation.
VentureDive Overview
Founded in 2012 by veteran technology entrepreneurs from MIT and Stanford, VentureDive is the fastest growing technology company in the region that develops and invests in products and solutions that simplify and improve lives of people world-wide. We aspire to create a technology organization and an ententrepreneurial ecosystem in the region that are recognized as second to none in the world.
Key Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and working on existing frameworks for test infrastructure
• Creation and maintenance of automation test scripts with the object-oriented approach
• Execution of automated scripts in areas involving installation, functional, performance and load testing
• Creation of test reports
• Training others regarding automation test concepts, providing guidance and direction as needed
• Coordination and prioritization of test development activities and the ability to work with multiple development teams and software projects
• Contributing toward predictable delivery of quality releases
• Research, recommend and implement tools as needed with the goal of increasing automation

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years strong background in development and an interest in working on automation tools & technologies
• Thorough understanding of SDLC, specifically automation processes in agile development environments
• Strong object-oriented concepts and implementation
• Preferably experience in writing, executing and monitoring automated test suites
• Experienced on Automation using Appium (with Java) for Mobile platforms.
• Experienced on API Automation using Rest Assured
• Experience on Performance testing is a plus.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines on Jenkins.
• Knowledge of Dockers and parallel execution
• Security testing tools knowledge would be plus
• Strong working knowledge of testing fundamentals such as BDD, Test driven and other approaches
• Proficient working with relational databases such as SQL, Oracle
• Strong communication & problem-solving skills

What we look for beyond required skills
In order to thrive at VentureDive, you
…are intellectually smart and curious
…have the passion for and take pride in your work
…deeply believe in VentureDive’s mission, vision, and values
…have a no-frills attitude
…are a collaborative team player
…are ethical and honest
Are you ready to put your ideas into products and solutions that will be used by millions?
You will find VentureDive to be a quick pace, high standards, fun and a rewarding place to work at. Not only will your work reach millions of users world-wide, you will also be rewarded with competitive salaries and benefits. If you think you have what it takes to be a VenDian, come join us ... we're having a ball!
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