QA Automation Engineer

LoopQA; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the quality assurance sector is seeking a motivated QA Engineer to join its fully remote team. This role involves testing software applications through manual and automated methods, ensuring functionality, reliability, and performance across various platforms. You'll collaborate with developers, manage CI/CD pipelines, and advocate for quality improvements within agile teams. If you're eager to grow in a dynamic environment and contribute to redefining software testing, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Paternity Leave

Paid Maternity Leave

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong functional and automated testing skills required.
• Experience with API testing tools and database management.
• Ability to deploy applications using Docker.

Responsibilities

• Review and enhance test suites with developers.
• Perform thorough API testing and validate functionality.
• Deploy applications using Docker for controlled testing.

Skills

Automated Testing

API Testing

Database Testing

Docker Deployment

Version Control Systems

Regression Testing

CI/CD Pipelines

Effective Communication

Tools

Appium

GitHub Actions

Job description

This range is provided by LoopQA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

About Us

LoopQA is a quality assurance software testing firm headquartered in Northern Michigan with a fully remote team. We work with a diverse range of clients, from innovative startups to established enterprises, across various industries. Our approach to testing is holistic, combining manual and automated testing with cutting-edge AI tools and methodologies to deliver exceptional results.As a rapidly scaling company, we’re looking for highly motivated, driven high performers who thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Our engineers take on multiple projects simultaneously, working with a variety of products and clients. If you’re ambitious, adaptable, and ready to grow with a team that’s redefining software testing, we want to hear from you.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Test Reviews:

• Review Unit and Integration Tests to ensure thorough coverage and reliability.
• Collaborate with developers to enhance and maintain test suites.

API Testing:

• Mock APIs to simulate real-world scenarios and validate functionality.
• Perform thorough API testing to validate the functionality, reliability, performance, and security of the API endpoints.

Front-End Testing:

• Add testIds to front-end components to facilitate efficient testing.
• Develop and maintain automated UI tests for web applications.
• Quickly learn new programming languages and frameworks as required by projects.
• Utilize resources like ChatGPT and YouTube to stay updated with the latest testing technologies and best practices.

Deployment:

• Deploy applications using Docker to create controlled testing environments.
• Ensure the deployment process is smooth and efficient for testing purposes.

Data Management:

• Write data factories to generate test data for various testing scenarios.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across different test environments.

CI/CD:

• Perform basic CI/CD work, including setting up and maintaining GitHub Actions for automated testing workflows.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous quality validation.

Quality Advocate:

• Push for better acceptance criteria in sprint planning.
• Update the regression test suite when it goes out of date.
• Discuss unit tests with developers to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Work with the Team Lead to help ensure the client is moving towards larger company goals by maintaining "goal charts" that track each individual's goals and how Loop Software & Testing Services is impacting them.
• Actively participate in meetings with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and stakeholders, to discuss project requirements, test plans, and results.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in Appium is a plus, but not required.
• Strong functional and automated testing skills.
• Experience with API testing tools.
• Proficient in database testing and data management.
• Ability to deploy applications using Docker.
• Effective communication skills to handle meetings and discussions.
• Familiarity with version control systems and branch management.
• Experience writing and executing regression tests.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools like GitHub Actions.
• Proficiency in agile methodologies and participation in agile meetings.

While this position is fully remote, candidates must be available to work during Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Please note the hiring process contains a technical evaluation using Playwright, JS/TS and an assessment of API and Database Testing skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and IT System Testing and Evaluation

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Inferred from the description for this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

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