QA Automation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Utahn (UT); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing SaaS company is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to work remotely in Utah. This role includes writing automated tests and maintaining test frameworks. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in API Test Automation Engineering with proficiency in Python and SQL. The company offers flexible paid time off and comprehensive health benefits, focusing on a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off

Health Benefits

401(k) with company match

Mental Health support

Paid New Parent Leave

Company Events

Fully-stocked kitchen

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in API Test Automation Engineering.
• Proficiency in Python or another object-oriented language.
• Experience in writing SQL queries and relational databases.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development lifecycle to write automated tests.
• Update and fix existing API tests and maintain requests.
• Build and maintain test automation framework.
• Collaborate in QA and Agile planning meetings.
• Utilize tools to develop and maintain test automation.

Skills

API Test Automation Engineering

Python programming

SQL queries

Debugging and analytical skills

Collaboration in cross-functional teams

Tools

Postman

GitHub

Jira

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Overview

QA Automation Engineer – Canopy, Remote in Utah

Canopy is a fast-growing SaaS company in South Jordan, Utah, building simple, efficient software for accounting firms. We are looking to revolutionize the accounting space with modern, user-friendly software for a neglected industry. We help our clients unlock the firm they've always wanted with our Practice Management Suite, with a strong emphasis on delighting customers, spotting and solving problems, and being good people along the way.

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer who will work closely with a development squad in a highly collaborative environment alongside developers, Product Managers, UX Designers, and Manual QA Engineers. If you are driven and aspire to make a substantial impact, we would love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• API Test Implementation: Participate in the development lifecycle with developers from the initial implementation phase to write automated tests for new features and improvements.
• Current API Tests Maintenance: Update and fix existing API tests to align with backend changes; update and maintain Postman API requests.
• Test Automation Framework Development: Build, enhance, and maintain the test automation framework to ensure comprehensive and efficient testing coverage.
• Agile Collaboration: Participate in QA, QA Automation and Agile planning meetings to identify optimal test coverage, implement technical solutions, and prioritize automation and testing improvements.
• Tool Utilization and Integration: Use Python, Pytest, PyCharm, Postman, Datadog, Mailosaur, GitHub, Jira, and CI/CD pipelines to develop and maintain test automation projects and documentation.
• SQL: Write SQL scripts based on project requirements and team needs.

What You'll Need

• Experience: 4+ years in API Test Automation Engineering with hands-on experience creating and maintaining automated testing frameworks.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python or another object-oriented language, with the ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Experience in writing SQL queries and working with relational databases.
• Problem-Solving: Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical abilities to resolve complex technical issues.
• Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to a collaborative engineering environment.
• Remote Work Setup: Reliable high-speed internet connection to support uninterrupted remote work.

Bonus Skills

• Experience in an Agile development environment.
• Knowledge of additional testing frameworks or tools.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitHub CI/CD or similar.
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS.

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Why You Want to Work Here

• Flexible Paid Time Off - you're encouraged to use it, plus 10 company holidays.
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision with an HSA Match.
• 401(k) - Company matches 100% up to 3% immediately with 100% vesting.
• Mental Health - Access to Impact Suite and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid New Parent Leave & Birthing Parent Leave.
• Supplemental Benefits - 100% company paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance and long & short-term coverage.
• Nectar - Peer-to-peer recognition program.
• Company Events - Monthly company-wide meetings, summer parties, and more.
• ERG Committees - Planning initiatives around education, community outreach, recruiting, onboarding, and more.
• Fully-stocked kitchen - We've got you covered for dietary preferences.

Our Values

We approach our work with: Own, Win, Do Good, and Embrace Curiosity & Candor.

To learn more about us and our values, click here.

Interviewing at Canopy

Application processes can be a little stressful. Here are the stages of a typical interview process at Canopy:

• Application reviewed; we will respond if there is a mutual fit.
• 20-minute phone call with the People Team.
• 45-minute video interview with the Hiring Manager.
• 1-hour virtual panel interview.
• Final Interview and/or reference checks.

The People Team will provide a role-specific overview during your first phone call. This is your interview too; please bring questions to each interview.