Automation QA Engineer

Role and Responsibilities
- Designing and implementing automated testing systems: Create scripts and utilize automation frameworks to conduct tests on software applications.
- Developing and executing test cases: Create comprehensive test cases that cover all possible
application scenarios and outcomes.
- Identifying and resolving defects: Identify the cause of software application failures and help resolve
defects.
- Maintaining documentation: Maintain detailed records of tests, their results, and any identified
software defects.
- Collaborating with development teams: Work closely with software developers to understand
application features and collaborate on testing strategies.
- Design and implement automated tests: Validate the functionality of web and mobile applications.
- Advise on efficient performance testing strategies: Provide guidance throughout the software
development cycle.
- Develop automation strategies and test plans: Based on business needs and customer requirements.
- Write scripts and create automation environments: For repeated tests using different automation
tools.
- Report results and mentor junior specialists: Check the work of junior and mid-level specialists.
- Identify and resolve bugs: Address errors and inconsistencies in the application code and output.
- Collaborate with stakeholders: Ensure the alignment of test cases with user stories and acceptance
criteria.
- Document and maintain test cases: Maintain scripts, data, and reports.
- Follow best practices and standards: Adhere to industry standards for testing and automation.
Qualifications
Education:
-Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience:
-Experience with manual testing is a plus
-3-5 years of hands-on experience in QA Automation Engineering.
-Technical Skills:
-Proficient in Java.
-Experienced with Selenium and Robot Framework.
-Knowledgeable in API testing tools such as REST Assured, jMeter, etc.
-Familiar with continuous integration tools like Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitHub, etc.
-Skilled in defect tracking and task management tools such as JIRA.
Soft Skills:
-Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
-Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
-Ability to work effectively with continuous change and short deadlines.
-Excellent problem-solving skills.
-Ability to work both collaboratively and with limited supervision.
-Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience in performance/load testing.
-ISEB-ISTQB qualification is an advantage.
-Experience in Agile development methodologies, especially Scrum/Kanban.