Test Automation Engineer

Alps Coders; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alps Coders is seeking a detail-oriented Test Automation Engineer to lead the design and implementation of automated testing frameworks for modern software systems. The role is fully remote, emphasizing deep knowledge of testing methodologies, TDD, and continuous improvement of QA processes.

Responsibilities include building robust test frameworks across API, UI, and integration layers, collaborating with developers and product teams, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines with automated test execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress).
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Familiarity with API testing tools like Postman or REST Assured.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks across API, UI, and integration layers.
• Collaborating with developers and product teams to define test strategies and embed them into the SDLC.
• Implementing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines with automated test execution and reporting.
• Identifying, tracking, and resolving bugs throughout the development process.
• Ensuring high code quality and coverage with unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Supporting manual testing efforts and mentoring junior QA team members.

Skills

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Agile/Scrum

Postman

REST Assured

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated testing frameworks and quality assurance processes for modern software systems — fully remote.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Test Automation Engineer with a deep understanding of software testing methodologies, test-driven development (TDD), and CI/CD pipelines.

You should be passionate about ensuring software reliability, scalability, and performance in fast-paced development environments.

Key responsibilities include:

Designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks across various layers of the application (API, UI, integration).

Collaborating with developers and product teams to define test strategies and integrate them into the software development lifecycle.

Implementing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines with automated test execution and reporting.

Identifying, tracking, and resolving bugs throughout the development process.

Ensuring high code quality and coverage through effective use of unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.

Supporting manual testing efforts when necessary and mentoring junior QA team members.

Job Requirements

Required Skills and Experience:

Strong hands-on experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress.

Proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Familiarity with API testing tools like Postman or REST Assured.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter, k6, or Gatling.

Knowledge of containerized environments and Kubernetes-based testing strategies.

Exposure to security testing or DevSecOps practices.

ISTQB or equivalent certification in software testing.

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