QA Automation Engineer

Methodic; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodic is seeking a QA Automation Engineer based in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in software quality assurance with a strong focus on test automation. Responsibilities include developing testing strategies, writing automated test suites, and conducting exploratory testing. Proficiency in tools like Selenium and Cypress is essential.

This on-site position offers an exciting opportunity to ensure product quality in a dynamic environment. Join Methodic and be part of a team committed to delivering high-quality software solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a focus on test automation.
• Proficiency in automated testing tools such as Selenium/WebDriver or Cypress.
• Knowledge of programming/scripting languages like C#, JavaScript, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive testing strategies and test plans.
• Write and maintain automated test suites for backend and frontend.
• Conduct manual exploratory testing for complex features.

Skills

Automated testing tools

Test automation

Programming/scripting

Web applications testing

Performance testing tools

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Postman

Job description

QA Automation Engineer

San Francisco, CA (On-site)

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive testing strategy and test plans that cover functional testing, regression testing, performance testing, and security testing for the Methodic platform.
• Write and maintain automated test suites for both backend (e.g., using NUnit/XUnit or similar frameworks for .NET) and frontend (using tools like Selenium or Cypress) to ensure new code changes do not introduce regressions.
• Create end-to-end tests for key user workflows (such as account opening, transaction processing, reporting) to simulate real-world usage and validate that all components work together.
• Conduct manual exploratory testing for complex or critical features where automation is not sufficient, ensuring that edge cases and potential failure points are covered.
• Work closely with the development team to understand features and their acceptance criteria; participate in design and code reviews from a testability perspective.
• Integrate test execution into the CI/CD pipeline so that any failures are flagged early and builds are only deployed if they pass all critical tests.
• Log and track defects found, providing clear reproduction steps and working with developers to ensure timely fixes; verify resolved issues and update tests as needed.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on test automation.
• Proficiency in automated testing tools and frameworks (for example: Selenium/WebDriver, Cypress, or Playwright for UI; Postman/Newman or custom scripts for API testing).
• Knowledge of programming/scripting (C#, JavaScript, Python, etc.) to write custom test scripts and possibly contribute to test frameworks.
• Experience testing web applications and APIs; understanding of common failure points and how to isolate and identify issues.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (JMeter, k6, or similar) to simulate load and ensure the system meets performance benchmarks.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for product quality, especially important given the financial and compliance implications in our domain.
• Good communication skills to work effectively with developers and product managers in reproducing issues and understanding expected behavior.