Remote Associate Staff Engineer, QA Automation

Description:

• We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly skilled QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Playwright with TypeScript to join our growing QA team.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in both manual and automated testing of web-based applications, a solid understanding of Agile methodologies, and a passion for delivering high-quality software.
• Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts using Playwright with TypeScript.
• The candidate will perform manual and automated testing of web applications to ensure functionality, usability, and browser compatibility.
• Conducting API testing, including automation within Playwright, is also required.
• The role involves collaborating with developers and product owners within an Agile/Scrum environment to define test cases and acceptance criteria.
• The candidate will execute and analyze load and performance tests, preferably using JMeter.
• Participation in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives is expected.
• Ensuring test coverage through effective use of tools like Jira and Jenkins is part of the job.
• The candidate will write and execute SQL queries for data validation and testing support.
• Logging defects, tracking progress, and verifying fixes are essential tasks.

Requirements:

• The candidate must have 4+ years of hands-on experience in testing web-based applications.
• A minimum of 2+ years of experience with automated testing using Playwright is required.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and scripting test cases within Playwright is necessary.
• Experience in API testing and automation of APIs using Playwright is essential.
• Familiarity with Selenium and load testing tools, preferably JMeter, is required.
• A strong understanding of browser compatibility testing is necessary.
• The candidate should have working knowledge of PostgreSQL and the ability to write basic SQL queries.
• Experience working within an Agile Scrum team is required.
• Familiarity with Jira and Jenkins is a plus.
• Nice to have: Experience executing automation tests via CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) and prior exposure to Selenium frameworks and/or Postman for API testing.

Benefits:

• The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing QA team.
• Candidates will gain experience in both manual and automated testing of web applications.
• The role provides exposure to Agile methodologies and collaboration with developers and product owners.
• There is potential for professional growth and development in QA automation practices.
• The company supports a culture of quality and high standards in software delivery.