Automation Testing

TechDigital Group; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry is seeking an experienced Automation QA Engineer to design and develop robust automation frameworks using tools like Selenium. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programming and a passion for quality assurance. Responsibilities include developing test scripts, integrating with CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring junior engineers. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative testing solutions that enhance software quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as an Automation QA Engineer.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver.
• Solid understanding of software testing principles and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium.
• Write and execute automated test scripts for various testing types.
• Collaborate with developers and QA engineers to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

Skills

Selenium

Java

Python

C#

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

TestRail

Git

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Appium

RestAssured

JMeter

LoadRunner

Job description

Responsibilities:
* Automation Framework Design and Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable automation frameworks using Selenium with Java, Python, C#, or other relevant programming languages.
* Test Script Development: Write well-structured, maintainable, and efficient automated test scripts for functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
* Test Planning and Strategy: Contribute to the development of test plans and automation strategies based on project requirements and timelines.
* Test Execution and Analysis: Execute automated test suites, analyze test results, identify defects, and report them effectively using bug tracking systems.
* CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated test scripts into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) to enable continuous testing.
* Performance Testing (Good to have): Participate in performance testing efforts using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner (if applicable).
* Mobile Automation (Good to have): Develop and execute automated tests for mobile applications using tools like Appium (if applicable).
* API Testing (Good to have): Develop and execute automated tests for APIs using tools like RestAssured or Postman (if applicable).
* Test Data Management: Define and manage test data effectively for automation scripts.
* Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with developers, product owners, and manual QA engineers to understand requirements, provide feedback, and ensure comprehensive test coverage. Clearly communicate test results and issues.
* Documentation: Create and maintain clear and concise documentation for automation frameworks, test scripts, and test results.
* Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior automation engineers, fostering their technical growth.
* Staying Current: Keep abreast of the latest trends and advancements in automation testing tools and methodologies.
* Problem Solving: Analyze and troubleshoot automation script failures and environment issues.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
* Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as an Automation QA Engineer.
* Extensive hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver.
* Strong proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used for automation (Java, Python, C# preferred).
* Experience in designing and implementing automation frameworks (e.g., Page Object Model, Data-Driven Framework, Keyword-Driven Framework).
* Solid understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and the software development lifecycle.
* Experience with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Jira with Xray/Zephyr).
* Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
* Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks like Cucumber or SpecFlow.
* Experience with API testing tools like RestAssured or Postman.
* Experience with mobile automation tools like Appium.
* Familiarity with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
* Experience with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g., Sauce Labs, BrowserStack).
* Knowledge of database testing.
* Experience working in an Agile development environment.