Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Veterans Sourcing Group, LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Sourcing Group, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of our software applications. The role emphasizes automated testing across front-end and back-end technologies, with strong emphasis on integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of QA Automation experience, proficiency in JMeter, Selenium, Jasmine, Cucumber, and familiarity with Veracode and SonarQube.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5-7 years of QA Automation experience.
• Proven experience in front-end and back-end automation.
• Experience with JMeter, Selenium, Jasmine, and Cucumber.
• Familiarity with Veracode and SonarQube for code security/quality.
• Knowledge of Serenity and Playwright for Angular testing.

Responsibilities

• Implement back-end API testing using JMeter, Selenium (WebDriver), Jasmine, and Cucumber.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Use Python, C, or Java for automation scripts.
• Apply TDD/BDD methodologies for test coverage.
• Leverage Angular testing with Serenity and Playwright.
• Conduct security assessments with Veracode and SonarQube.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams on testing requirements.
• Maintain familiarity with Oracle databases for testing data.

Skills

QA Automation expertise

Front-end & back-end automation

CI/CD integration

Strong communication

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JMeter

Selenium

Jasmine

Cucumber

Veracode

SonarQube

Serenity

Playwright

Oracle

AWS Code Services

Spring Boot

Angular

Job description

Duration: 12 Months (Goal to convert FTE)

Work Location: 500 Grant St, Floor 28, Pittsburgh, PA 15258

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineer with expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various programming languages, testing frameworks, and tools. The primary focus of this role is to ensure the quality and reliability of our software applications by designing and implementing robust automated testing solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement back-end API testing using industry-standard tools and frameworks like JMeter, Selenium (WebDriver), Jasmine, and Cucumber
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to integrate automated testing into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline
• Demonstrate proficiency in Python, C, or Java for back-end automation and scripting tasks
• Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies to ensure comprehensive test coverage and efficient collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Work with testing frameworks such as JMeter for performance testing, Selenium for web application testing, Jasmine for front-end unit testing, Cucumber for behavior-driven testing, and API-based frameworks for testing back-end services
• Leverage tools like Veracode and SonarQube to conduct security assessments and ensure code quality standards are met
• Utilize Serenity and Playwright for end-to-end testing of Angular 16 applications, focusing on maintaining high-quality and reliable test suites
• Maintain familiarity with Oracle databases for ensuring the integrity and correctness of data in testing scenarios
• Work with AWS Code Services for efficient code deployment and collaborate with AWS infrastructure teams to streamline the CI/CD process
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry best practices, bringing new ideas and innovative approaches to the testing process
• Effectively communicate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and other stakeholders, to ensure a shared understanding of testing requirements

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in QA Automation
• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer with a focus on both front-end and back-end automation
• Experience with testing frameworks such as JMeter, Selenium, Jasmine, and Cucumber
• Knowledge of Mortgage-Based Security (MBS) preferred
• Familiarity with Veracode and SonarQube for code security and quality assessments
• Knowledge of Serenity and Playwright for end-to-end testing of Angular applications
• Experience with AWS Code Services and Spring Boot is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills