Automation QA (Quality Assurance) Engineer

an Automation QA Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated
tests and frameworks to ensure the quality and reliability of our software applications. You will collaborate with
cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and manual testers, to identify test
requirements and execute automated testing strategies.

Responsibilities:

Test Planning and Strategy:

 Collaborate with the development team and product managers to understand project requirements and
define test objectives.
 Develop and implement automation test strategies, plans, and frameworks to ensure comprehensive test
coverage.
 Identify test scenarios, prioritize test cases, and create detailed test scripts.

Test Automation Development:

 Design and develop automation test scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks, such as
Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, or Appium.
 Implement test scripts for web applications, mobile applications, APIs, and other software components.
 Enhance and maintain existing test automation frameworks and scripts for efficiency and reusability.
 Utilize programming languages, such as Java, Python, or JavaScript, to develop robust and scalable
automated test scripts.

Test Execution and Reporting:

 Execute automated test suites, analyze test results, and report defects to the development team using
bug tracking tools.
 Monitor test execution and investigate failures, identifying root causes and providing detailed information
for issue resolution.
 Collaborate with manual testers and development team members to reproduce and troubleshoot issues.
 Generate test reports, including test coverage, defect analysis, and overall product quality metrics.

Continuous Integration and Deployment:

 Integrate automated tests into the continuous integration and deployment pipelines to ensure rapid and
reliable software releases.
 Collaborate with DevOps engineers to implement automated test execution as part of the build and
deployment processes.
 Ensure test environments and test data are properly set up and maintained for efficient test execution.

Test Environment and Data Management:

 Set up and maintain test environments, including hardware, software, and network configurations.
 Create and manage test data, ensuring the availability of relevant and representative datasets for testing.
 Develop and maintain tools and utilities to support test environment and data management processes.

Test Documentation and Process Improvement:

 Document test cases, test scenarios, and test scripts for reusability and maintainability.
 Contribute to the improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and best practices.
 Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in automation testing tools
and frameworks.
 Provide guidance and mentorship to other team members, fostering a culture of quality and continuous
improvement.

Requirements:

 Proven experience as an Automation QA Engineer or a similar role, with a focus on automated testing
and test automation frameworks.
 Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
 Proficiency in automation testing tools and frameworks, such as Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, or
Appium.
 Experience with scripting or programming languages, such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
 Knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and RESTful APIs.
 Familiarity with version control systems, continuous integration tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins), and defect
tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla).
 Understanding of Agile development methodologies and the role of QA in Agile teams.
 Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
 Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams.