QA Automation Tester

Summary:
We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Tester to join our quality assurance team. The ideal candidate will have - years of hands-on experience in test automation, with specific expertise in Playwright for testing React applications and comprehensive API testing knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:
Test Automation Development

Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Playwright for React-based web applications

Create robust end-to-end (EE) test scenarios covering critical user journeys

Implement page object model and other design patterns for maintainable test code

Build and maintain API test automation frameworks for RESTful services

Quality Assurance

Execute automated test suites across multiple browsers and devices

Perform functional, regression, and smoke testing

Validate API responses, data integrity, and performance benchmarks

Identify, document, and track defects through resolution

Test Strategy & Planning

Collaborate with development teams to understand requirements and acceptance criteria

Participate in sprint planning and provide testing estimates

Create comprehensive test documentation and reports

Review and approve test cases created by junior team members

Continuous Integration/Deployment

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure Devops, GitHub Actions, etc.)

Set up and maintain test environments

Monitor test execution results and investigate failures

Optimize test execution time and reliability

Required Experience/Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Relevant QA/Testing certifications (ISTQB, Agile Testing, etc.) preferred

- years of experience in QA automation testing

Required Skills:

Strong proficiency in Playwright framework for web automation

Extensive experience testing React applications and SPA architectures

API testing expertise using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or similar

Programming languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, with knowledge of modern ES+ features

Version control: Git workflows and collaborative development practices

Testing Expertise:

Deep understanding of testing methodologies (functional, regression, smoke, integration)

Experience with cross-browser testing and responsive design validation

Knowledge of accessibility testing principles (WCAG guidelines)

Familiarity with performance testing concepts and tools

Tools & Technologies:

Test frameworks: Playwright, Jest, Mocha, or similar

API testing: REST/GraphQL API testing and validation

CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms

Test management: AzDo/VSTS

Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge testing experience

Nice to Have:
Additional Technical Skills

Experience with React Testing Library and component-level testing

Knowledge of Docker and containerized testing environments

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Mobile testing experience (React Native, Appium)

Visual regression testing tools (Percy, Chromatic)

Advanced Testing Concepts:

Test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD)

Load and performance testing (K, Artillery, JMeter)

Security testing fundamentals

Database testing and SQL knowledge

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Ability to work in fast-paced Agile/Scrum environments

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