QA Engineer

This is a remote position.

We are seeking a dedicated and talented QA Engineer with 5+ years experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in software testing, with a focus on automated testing frameworks and tools. Your expertise in Pytest, API testing, performance testing, Cypress, and Playwright will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of our software products.​

Key Responsibilities:​

• Design, develop, and execute automated tests using Pytest for backend testing and Cypress/Playwright for frontend testing.

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for backend services using industry-standard tools and frameworks.

• Conduct API testing to ensure high-quality integration and robustness of system interactions.

• Develop and maintain performance testing suites to ensure the scalability and responsiveness of applications.

• Collaborate with development teams to identify system requirements and incorporate quality assurance measures from the initial stages of development.

• Analyze test results, report on test execution, and track defects to ensure timely resolution.

• Enhance and maintain the automation framework to support continuous integration and continuous deployment processes.

• Participate in code reviews and design discussions to ensure best practices and high-quality standards in test script development.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements in software testing.

Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

• 3-4 years of experience in QA testing with a strong focus on automation in API

• At Least 2 years of experience in Cypress/Playwright

• Proficient with Pytest and scripting in Python.

• Experienced in API testing and using tools such as Postman or similar.

• Experience with database testing, including SQL and familiarity with database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

• Perform thorough regression testing and ensure continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices are followed.

• Hands-on experience with performance testing tools and methodologies.

• Proficient with modern frontend testing frameworks such as Cypress and Playwright.

• Strong understanding of CI/CD processes and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their management APIs.

• Prior experience in an Agile development environment.

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