Ideahelix - Atlanta, GA
posted 5 months ago
About the position
The QA Automation Engineer position in Atlanta, GA, offers a hybrid work environment where the selected candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software products through automation testing. This role involves reviewing requirements and specifications to provide constructive feedback, which is essential for developing a comprehensive understanding of the project scope and objectives. The engineer will be responsible for creating detailed and well-structured test plans and test cases that align with the project requirements, ensuring thorough coverage of all functionalities. In addition to planning, the QA Automation Engineer will prioritize, coordinate, and execute testing activities, which include running test cases and automation scripts. A significant part of the role involves identifying and documenting defects thoroughly, which is critical for maintaining high-quality standards. The engineer will also perform thorough regression testing to ensure that new code changes do not adversely affect existing functionalities. Furthermore, the position requires the installation, configuration, and maintenance of testing environments to facilitate effective testing processes. This role is pivotal in the software development lifecycle, as it ensures that the final product meets the required quality standards before release. The QA Automation Engineer will collaborate closely with development teams to address any issues and improve the overall testing process, contributing to the continuous improvement of software quality.
Responsibilities
- Reviews requirements and specifications and provides feedback
- Creates detailed and well-structured test plans and test cases
- Prioritizes, plans and coordinates testing activities
- Executes test cases and/or automation scripts
- Identifies and documents defects thoroughly
- Performs thorough regression testing
- Installs, configures and maintains test environments
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional experience in software automation testing
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
- Proficiency in Java
- Experience with Selenium web driver
- Knowledge of QA principles, concepts, systems, industry practices, and standards
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
