QA Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

Execute high-level manual exploratory testing for new features while simultaneously building out automated test scripts for long-term stability
Develop and maintain automated test suites using frameworks such as Playwright or Selenium
Participate actively in agile ceremonies providing the “QA voice” to keep the team focused on quality deliverables.
Collaborate with engineers and product managers to clarify acceptance criteria and testability
Perform exploratory testing to uncover edge cases and usability issues
Analyze test results, identify bugs, and work closely with developers for timely resolution.
Investigate defects, help isolate root causes, and work with engineering teams to ensure resolution
Advocate for shift-left testing practices and continuous improvement in quality processes.

Requirements
Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a focus on automation
Experience performing both manual and automated testing
Proficiency with automation tools such as Playwright or Selenium
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
Expertise with at least one programming/scripting language
Solid understanding of agile methodologies with a Shift-Left mindset.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Preferred Requirements:

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
Experience with BDD (Gherkin, Cucumber)
Familiarity with performance or integration testing
Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail)
Knowledge of API testing tools

Skills Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a focus on automation
Experience performing both manual and automated testing
Proficiency with automation tools such as Playwright or Selenium
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
Expertise with at least one programming/scripting language
Solid understanding of agile methodologies with a Shift-Left mindset
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
Experience with BDD (Gherkin, Cucumber)
Familiarity with performance or integration testing
Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail)
Knowledge of API testing tools