The Automated QA Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated tests to ensure the quality of software products. They work closely with the development team and the quality assurance (QA) team to identify areas for improvement in testing processes and to automate tests to increase efficiency and coverage.
Responsibilities:
- Designing Automated Tests: Collaborate with the development team and QA team to design and develop automated test cases that cover software requirements and critical features.
- Development of Test Scripts: Write automated test scripts using automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, Cypress, or others as needed for the type of application and platform.
- Setting Up Test Environments: Configure test environments and automation tools, including installing and configuring necessary software and hardware to run automated tests.
- Execution of Automated Tests: Regularly execute automated tests in both development and production environments to identify and report errors and quality issues.
- Results Analysis: Analyze the results of automated tests and work with the development team to investigate and resolve identified issues.
- Maintenance of Scripts: Maintain and update automated test scripts to reflect changes in the software and ensure that tests remain relevant and effective.
- Documentation: Create detailed documentation of automated test cases, including descriptions, execution steps, and expected results.
- Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with the development team and QA team to ensure a clear understanding of test requirements and obtained results.
Requirements for the Role:
- Previous experience in software testing and development of automated test scripts.
- Deep knowledge of automation testing tools and frameworks, such as Selenium, Appium, Cypress, etc.
- Familiarity with common programming languages, such as Java, Python, JavaScript, etc.
- Ability to analyze and debug technical issues.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
- Attention to detail and ability to work autonomously.
- Preferably, a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.