QA Automation Engineer

Job Description

The key function automation QA Engineers perform is writing scripts and creating automation environments for repeated tests. Using different automation tools, they design, test, and deploy effective test automation solutions. Their goal is to automate as much of the testing effort as possible with a minimum set of code. This way they optimize the testing that otherwise would consume a large percentage of test resources.

In order to fulfill this role, automation engineers implement the appropriate automation techniques to meet the short and long-term goals of the testing organization with accuracy.

Skill Set Required

Technical Skills Require programming skills to write computer code and scripts in common computer languages, such as JavaScript, Python

Suggest /Make framework enhancements to accommodate the scripting needs

Analytical skills  Analytically examine bug reports, prioritize necessary tests, and streamline application functions through automated testing processes

Attention to detail  Being detail oriented is required as they test web and mobile applications to find ways to improve them and isolate problems

Communication skills  Need strong verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with the engineering team and create testing plans and written reports showing errors

Tools Knowledge

Automation testing tools: Selenium, node.js

Mobile automation testing tools for Android, iOS, and cross-platform ones

API testing tools that require strong coding skills to create tests: REST Assured, RestSharp, jMeter, etc.;

Continuous Integration tools - Jenkins, Bit bucket, Github

JIRA Defect tracking and task creation tool

Confluence Repository of ELC Documentation

Zephyr- Test Management tool

Responsibilities

Write, design, and execute automated tests by creating scripts that run testing functions automatically;

Maximize test coverage for the most critical features of the system;

Determine the priority for test scenarios and create execution plans to implement these scenarios;

Write documentation for automated processes including test plans, test procedures, and test cases;

Build test automation frameworks;

Log and document bugs in the tracking system;

Set up Continuous Integration.

Besides writing automated tests, Test Automation Engineers can still do exploratory testing when they need to understand how functionality manifests itself to the customer.

Qualifications And Certification

5 to 7 years Automation experience is required

Experience in ecommerce applications is a must

Work experience with offshore/nearshore/onshore model a big plus

Experience With Agile Methodology Is Preferred

Key Measurement

The success of the role will be measured by the delivery of projects to time and quality and the efficient communication, management and support.

Job Circumstances

Be willing to work extended hours as required by the role and be available to occasionally implement systems out of business hours.

Pre-screening Questions

When would you plan/start automation during an agile sprint? What would be your approach?
If you have to automate scripts for 2 or more websites that have similar functionality what would your automation approach be?
Define your QA strategy on integration of automation with CI/CD?
Create and provide a couple of automation scripts on any ecommerce user flow with the automation tool you are working with
What would be your QA strategy for a release within an agile sprint?
Use Case: You are working on a time sensitive project and you realize the quality of the code is not satisfactory. How would you handle this situation?