Automation Test Engineer

koundinyasa Technology Services; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

koundinyasa Technology Services seeks an experienced QA Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks using Nightwatch.js and Selenium. You will integrate tests with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI) to enable continuous testing and support web application quality.

The role involves scripting, cross-browser testing, collaborating with product and development teams, mentoring juniors, and delivering detailed test plans, reports, and dashboards to measure

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in automation testing with a focus on Selenium and Nightwatch.js.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and creating reusable test scripts.
• Familiarity with cross-browser and cross-platform testing methodologies.
• Deep understanding of Agile, Scrum, and BDD in test automation.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI) and Git.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Nightwatch.js and Selenium.
• Develop and execute complex test scripts for web applications, ensuring high coverage of functional and regression tests.
• Translate requirements into automated test cases in collaboration with product owners and developers.
• Maintain and update the test suite as product requirements evolve.
• Plan testing activities, write detailed test cases, generate tests data, and report defects with actionable details.
• Create comprehensive reports and dashboards for test execution and coverage metrics.
• Mentor junior QA team members and promote automation best practices.

Skills

Selenium

Nightwatch.js

JavaScript

Cross-browser testing

CI/CD

Jenkins

GitLab CI

REST API testing

Test management

Agile, Scrum, BDD

Tools

Nightwatch.js

Selenium

Jenkins

GitLab CI

BrowserStack

Sauce Labs

Postman

REST-assured

Job description

• Automation Framework Development & Maintenance:
• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable automation frameworks using Nightwatch.js and Selenium.
• Integrate the automation framework with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) to facilitate continuous testing.
• Test Script Design & Execution:
• Develop and execute complex test scripts for web applications, ensuring high coverage of functional and regression tests.
• Work with product owners and developers to understand requirements and translate them into automated test cases.
• Maintain the test suite to reflect any changes in product requirements and architecture.
• Test Planning & Reporting:
• Participate in test planning, writing detailed test cases, and managing test data.
• Report defects and collaborate with developers to resolve issues efficiently.
• Create comprehensive reports and dashboards for test execution and coverage metrics.
• Mentoring & Best Practices:
• Mentor junior team members in automation best practices, Nightwatch.js, Selenium, and QA methodologies.
• Establish and enforce standards for writing reusable, maintainable code within the QA team.
• Stay updated with industry trends in automation testing and apply them to improve current processes.
• Required Skills & Experience:
• Technical Expertise:
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automation testing, with a strong focus on Selenium and Nightwatch.js.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, with experience in creating custom functions and reusable components for test scripts.
• Familiarity with cross-browser and cross-platform testing tools and methodologies.
• Testing Methodologies:
• Deep understanding of testing methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, and BDD) and test automation best practices.
• Strong experience in functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• CI/CD and DevOps Tools:
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or similar.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and experience integrating automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines.
• Additional Skills:
• Familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
• Knowledge of REST API testing, including tools like Postman or REST-assured, is a plus.
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).