Software QA Automation Engineer

CMP.jobs - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Indianapolis, IN

About the position

As a Mid-Level Software QA Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing automation testing strategies and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. You will collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and business analysts to implement effective automation solutions, participate in Agile ceremonies, and contribute to the overall build and deployment lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document and execute End-to-end automation suite as part of the overall build and deployment lifecycle
• Collaborate with senior automation engineers to understand requirements and contribute to the development of effective test strategies
• Actively participate in all Agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Refinement, and Retrospectives
• Utilize test automation frameworks and tools, such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress, under the guidance of senior automation engineers
• Oversee test execution, monitor results, and generate reports
• Work closely with developers and quality assurance professionals to investigate and report software defects
• Collaborate with the broader quality assurance team to follow established quality standards and processes

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or related field
• Strong knowledge of QA methodology, process, and tools
• 3-5 years software development experience focusing on test automation using JavaScript/Typescript
• 3-5 years experience in test automation frameworks like Jest, Mocha, Selenium, Cypress, and related technologies
• At least 3+ years of working directly with relational databases and scripting (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Experience with designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Gitlab, Git, etc.
• Experience with testing protocols and APIs (REST or GraphQL)
• Ability to perform peer reviews on code and design
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• High level of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities
• Detail oriented with strong focus on code and product quality
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Nice-to-haves

• API(GraphQL) testing using Postman, JMeter, or Insomnia
• Postgres SQL DB
• Performance testing