QA Automation Engineer

Black Rock Groups; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mahindra is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to join onsite in Rochester, NY for a 6-12 month engagement. The role focuses on UI testing and automation using Python, with VMware experience and coordination with offshore teams from the customer office.

The ideal candidate has 10-15 years in software testing, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a customer-facing environment. Access to an onsite customer site is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automation testing using Python.
• Strong knowledge of UI testing principles and best practices.
• Experience with VMware and its applications in testing environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a customer facing role.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using Playwright with Python.
• Perform thorough UI testing to ensure high quality software delivery.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements and understand testing needs.
• Act as the onsite coordinator, effectively communicating with customers and stakeholders.
• Guide and mentor the offshore testing team, providing support and direction as needed.
• Identify, document, and track defects, ensuring timely resolution.
• Participate in test planning and strategy discussions to enhance testing processes.
• Continuously improve testing methodologies and practices.

Skills

Python scripting

UI testing

Automation testing

Verbal and written communication

Customer facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

VMware

Playwright

Job description

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer

Location: Rochester, NY (Onsite, please look for local candidates)

Duration: 6-12 Months

Rate: $65/hr Max

Years of Experience: 10 - 15 Years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer with extensive experience in UI testing and automation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Python for automation testing, along with a solid understanding of VMware. This role requires effective communication skills to liaise with customers and coordinate with offshore teams while working from the customer office.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using Playwright with Python.
• Perform thorough UI testing to ensure high quality software delivery.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements and understand testing needs.
• Act as the onsite coordinator, effectively communicating with customers and stakeholders.
• Guide and mentor the offshore testing team, providing support and direction as needed.
• Identify, document, and track defects, ensuring timely resolution.
• Participate in test planning and strategy discussions to enhance testing processes.
• Continuously improve testing methodologies and practices.

Mandatory Skills:

• Proven experience in automation testing using Python.
• Strong knowledge of UI testing principles and best practices.
• Experience with VMware and its applications in testing environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a customer facing role.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Experience with other automation tools and frameworks.
• Knowledge of performance testing and security testing.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10 15 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• Proven track record of successful automation testing projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

"Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at [e-mail]."