Automation Test Engineer-6 Months Contract-to-hire

Review Criteria

• Strong QA Automation / SDET Engineer Profile
• 3+ YOE in Automation QA Testing
• Must have proven experience with Playwright for end-to-end test automation and Strong hands-on experience with Java or JavaScript
• Must have strong proficiency in TestNG and/or JUnit
• Solid understanding of QA principles, testing strategies, and best practices
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting capabilities
• Product Company only

Preferred

• Working knowledge of Gradle

Job Specific Criteria

• CV Attachment is mandatory
• What's your current company?
• Which college you completed your undergraduation (UG)?
• How many years of experience you have in Playwright framework?

Role & Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a passionate automation expert who thrives on building robust test frameworks, mentoring team members, and driving quality excellence across our products. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our automation strategy while ensuring the delivery of reliable, scalable test solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Playwright for end-to-end testing
• Implement and optimize test frameworks using TestNG/JUnit to ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Build and manage automation projects using Gradle build tool
• Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies that align with product requirements and business objectives
• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers in automation best practices and technical skills development
• Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high-quality automation code standards
• Debug and troubleshoot complex test failures, identifying root causes and implementing solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and DevOps to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in test automation processes and methodologies
• Champion quality assurance best practices across the organization

Ideal Candidate

• Programming Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience with Java or JavaScript
• Automation Expertise: Proven experience with Playwright for end-to-end test automation
• Testing Frameworks: Proficiency in TestNG and/or JUnit
• Build Tools: Working knowledge of Gradle
• Testing Methodologies: Solid understanding of QA principles, testing strategies, and best practices
• Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent debugging and troubleshooting capabilities
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and conduct effective code reviews
• Passion: Strong enthusiasm for test automation and commitment to quality

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AI/ML technologies and their application in testing
• Knowledge of additional automation tools and frameworks
• Experience with CI/CD integration and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with API testing and performance testing tools

• Strong UX Researcher Profile
• Mandatory (Experience 1) - Must have 3+ YOE hands-on UX Research / User Research for B2C Products
• Mandatory (Experience 2) - Should have hands-on experience in User Research, Persona's, User Stories, Work-Flows, and Usability Testing
• Mandatory (Experience 3) - Must have worked on both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Mandatory (Portfolio) - Portfolio showcasing UX Research works for Good B2C Apps / Website / Product Companies

Design, develop and maintain robust test automation frameworks for financial applications

 Create detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business requirements and user stories

 Execute functional, regression, integration, and API testing with a focus on financial data integrity

 Validate complex financial calculations, transaction processing, and reporting functionalities

 Collaborate with Business Analysts and development teams to understand requirements and ensure complete test coverage

 Implement automated testing solutions within CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery

 Perform data validation testing against financial databases and data warehouses

 Identify, document, and track defects through resolution using defect management tools

 Verify compliance with financial regulations and industry standards

Key Skills required (Items in Bold are mandatory keywords) :

1. Proficiency in Python  & Django

2. Solid understanding of Python concepts

3. Experience with some form of Machine Learning (ML)

4. Experience in using libraries such as Numpy and Pandas

5. Some form of experience with NLP and Deep Learning using any of Pytorch, Tensorflow, Keras, Scikit-learn or similar

6. Hands on experience with RDBMS such as Postgres or MySQL

7. Experience building REST APIs using DRF or Flask

8. Comfort with Git repositories, branching and deployment using Git

9. Working experience with Docker

10. Experience in deploying Django applications to AWS,Digital Ocean or Heroku

Senior Software Engineer I

Primary Responsibilities

• Designs, codes, debugs, optimizes, and releases both frontend and backend components as well as internal tools.
• Performs code reviews of pull requests.
• Assists junior engineers with development and SDLC processes.
• Works closely with QA analysts for feature and regression testing.
• Writes and maintains unit, integration, and acceptance tests.
• Helps select and incorporate new tools and technologies.
• Drives continuous improvement of best practices within the development team.
• Identifies and recommends where increased automation, performance enhancements, application enhancements, and quality enhancements may be incorporated.
• Remains flexible and responsive to changing priorities and multiple, concurrent responsibilities.
• Keeps current with emerging technologies and technological developments within the industry.

Education & Experience

·      Level of Formal Education:

o  Bachelors or 5 years of professional experience

·      Area of Study:

o  Computer Science or related field

·      Years of Experience:

o  5+ years

·      Type of Experience:

o  Software Engineering

·      Special Certifications or Technical Skills:

o  n/a

·      Information Systems:

o  C#, .NET Framework, JavaScript, SQL Server

·      Technical Competencies:

o  n/a

·      Skills and Ability:

o  C# (or similar language)

o  JavaScript / Node.js

o  SQL Server (or similar relational database management system)

o  Object-oriented design

o  Unit, integration, & acceptance testing

o  Git (or similar version control system)

·      Personal Attributes:

o  Accountable, analytical, methodical, strategic, situational awareness

·      Other/Preferred:

o  Full Stack Development experience

o  Experience or interest in learning:

§ REST web services / microservice architecture

§ Continuous integration & continuous delivery

§ Behavior-driven development

§ GraphQL

§ Docker containers

§ Cloud technologies (e.g. serverless architecture / AWS Lambda)