Sr Test Automation Engineer

Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts to ensure the quality of software products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, quality assurance engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to identify test requirements and scenarios.
• Implement and execute automated test cases for functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams to resolve issues.
• Continuously improve automated testing processes and strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior members of the automation testing team.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends in test automation and incorporate best practices into the testing process.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and other team activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) as a Test Automation Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Cypress, Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Cucumber, JUnit, TestNG, etc.
• Expertise in API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or SoapUI.
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, or GitLab CI.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git or SVN.
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, testing types, and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Additional Skills:

• Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or Gatling.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB) is a plus.