Test Automation Engineer

Location: Must be resident of Portland Metro Area

We are looking for an experienced Test Automation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be able to work in a fast paced environment, operate gracefully under stress, effectively manage multiple assignments, be self driven, proactive and have great interpersonal and communication skills.

As a Test Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test suites that cover a wide range of functional and non-functional requirements. You will work closely with the development and Dev Ops teams to integrate automated tests into our CI/CD pipelines, enabling rapid feedback and early detection of issues.

This role requires a strong technical background in test automation frameworks and tools, experience with programming and scripting languages, and a passion for ensuring software quality through automation.

Role & Responsibilities

Test Automation Framework Development:

• Design and develop scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks for our web and API-based applications.
• Select and implement appropriate test automation tools and technologies that align with our development stack and infrastructure.
• Ensure the test automation framework integrates seamlessly with our CI/CD pipelines, providing fast feedback to developers.

Test Automation Script Development:

• Write clear, concise, and well-structured automated test scripts that cover a wide range of scenarios and edge cases.
• Develop comprehensive test suites for functional, regression, and performance testing.
• Maintain and update test scripts to ensure they remain effective and relevant as the product evolves.

Test Execution and Analysis:

• Execute automated tests regularly and analyze test results to identify and report defects.
• Collaborate with developers to reproduce and troubleshoot issues found during testing.
• Maintain and update test reports and metrics to track the effectiveness of test automation efforts.

Collaboration and Mentorship:

• Work closely with development, QA, and Dev Ops teams to ensure the smooth integration of automated tests into the software development lifecycle.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other QA engineers on test automation best practices and techniques.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of QA processes and documentation.

Minimum qualifications

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on test automation.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing test automation frameworks for web and API-based applications.
• Strong experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Rest Assured, pytest).
• Experience with programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Bash).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated tests.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and principles.
• Proficiency in identifying and automating test cases for complex scenarios.
• Ability to write clear and concise technical documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Education:

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

Bonus Points:

• Experience with security testing or performance testing.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., GCP).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Contributions to open source projects related to test automation.

Required Technical Skills

Test Automation Frameworks and Tools

Expert:

• Experience with at least one web UI automation framework (e.g., Selenium Web Driver, Cypress, Test Cafe)
• Experience with at least one API testing framework (e.g., Rest Assured, pytest, Karate)

Proficient:

• Experience with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, Behave)
• Experience with test reporting and analysis tools (e.g., Allure, Report Portal)

Bonus:

• Experience with mobile automation frameworks (e.g., Appium, Espresso)
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, k6)
• Familiarity with security testing tools (e.g., OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite)

Programming and Scripting Languages

Expert

• At least one scripting language (e.g., Python, JavaScript/Type Script) for test automation script development

Proficient:

• Experience with object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Java, C#)
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and reusable code

Version Control Systems

• Proficient:
  Git
• Bonus:
  Experience with other version control systems (e.g., SVN, Mercurial)

CI/CD

• Proficient:
  Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated tests
• Bonus:
  
  Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Circle
  
  CI, Git Lab CI)

Cloud Infrastructure (Relevant to the Company)

• Proficient:
  Google Cloud Platform (GCP) basics (e.g., understanding of Compute Engine, App Engine, Cloud Functions)
• Bonus:
  Experience with GCP testing tools or…