Senior Automation QA Engineer

Brooksource • Contract • Remote (Florida, United States, US) • $55 - $65 / hour • 3w ago

Senior Automation QA Engineer

W2 Contract-To-Hire

100% Remote (Must work EST Business Hours)

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Automation QA Engineer to join our client's growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks for both web and mobile platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products by developing robust, scalable test automation solutions that can be integrated seamlessly into our CI/CD pipelines.

As a Senior QA Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping the testing strategies and practices across the team, mentoring junior team members, and driving continuous improvement in our automation processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Automation Development:
Develop and maintain automated test scripts using TypeScript or an Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) language.
Implement and manage end-to-end testing frameworks such as Playwright or Selenium for web and mobile applications.
Design and execute cross-browser and cross-device testing strategies using cloud-based platforms like Sauce Labs, BrowserStack, or similar services.
Automate both native and hybrid mobile app testing using Appium for iOS and Android.
CI/CD Integration:
Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
Ensure that automated tests are executed as part of the CI/CD process to support continuous delivery of software.
Version Control and Build Management:
Utilize Git for version control and collaborate with teams using GitHub, Bitbucket, or GitLab.
Manage test environments using Node.js and maintain configurations for automated tests.
Cloud Testing & Configuration:
Configure and execute cloud-based testing for different browsers and devices.
Leverage cloud-based tools to scale automated testing efficiently and effectively.
Agile Methodologies:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment, contributing to sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
Work within Scrum or Kanban frameworks, ensuring automation aligns with sprint goals and delivery timelines.
Mobile Testing:
Develop automation solutions for mobile apps using CodeceptJS and Playwright.
Utilize tools like Appium Server and Inspector for mobile test automation and ensure compatibility across platforms.
Manage mobile app testing environments, including Android Studio, Android SDK, and JDK.
Reporting and Monitoring:
Implement test reporting solutions using tools like Allure or ReportPortal to generate insights from automated test executions.
Monitor and analyze test results to ensure software meets quality standards.

Qualifications:

Required:

5+ years of experience in test automation for both web and mobile platforms.
Strong programming skills in TypeScript or another OOP language.
Expertise in Playwright or Selenium for web automation.
Proficiency in mobile automation frameworks like Appium and CodeceptJS.
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
Proficiency with cloud-based testing tools such as Sauce Labs or BrowserStack.
Experience working with Git for version control.
Familiarity with Node.js for managing and configuring test environments.
Experience with VS Code or WebStorm for development.
Experience working in an Agile environment using Scrum or Kanban methodologies.

Preferred (Nice to Have):

Experience with Docker for containerized testing environments.
Familiarity with test reporting tools such as Allure or ReportPortal.
Experience with Xcode for iOS testing.
Familiarity with TestFairy or TestFlight for mobile app distribution and testing.

Key Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and mentorship skills.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.