Вакансия Lead Automation QA engineer

Skills

• REST
• SOAP
• API testing
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• Cypress
• Playwright
• Git
• CI/CD
• GitLab
• GitHub Actions
• Bitbucket
• SQL
• Appium
• Detox
• Sentry
• New Relic
• Grafana

Описание вакансии

CodeIT is a service product development company. We know how to transform business ideas into profitable IT products.
We are inviting a skilled and experienced Lead Automation QA Engineer to join our team to drive quality assurance processes, lead testing efforts, and mentor a team of professionals. Your technical expertise in test automation and leadership skills will directly contribute to the successful delivery of innovative and high-quality software solutions.
If you’re passionate about automation, eager to make a real impact, and thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment – we’d love to hear from you!

Required skills

• 2+ years of extensive experience in manual testing of Web and Mobile applications, and 4+ years in automation testing, demonstrating a proven track record of delivering high-quality results
• Previous experience in Team and Tech Leadership roles, showcasing leadership abilities and the capacity to guide and mentor team members
• Experience in implementing project architecture for Automation tests from scratch
• Advanced knowledge of testing methodologies, encompassing a deep understanding of various testing approaches and techniques to ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Expertise in the creation of essential test artifacts, including Test Plans, Test Strategies, Test Approach documents, Test reports, Test coverage documents
• QA Management experience across multiple projects, highlighting the capability to lead and guide testing teams to success.
• Proficiency in REST/SOAP API testing, with the ability to validate and ensure the integrity of data exchanges
• Excellent understanding of test automation principles and test levels, experience implementing such principles as Automation Test strategy for specific project needs
• Experience in the creation of automation frameworks from scratch. Great coding skills in JavaScript and Typescript, programming patterns and principles
• Good experience with Automation UI testing tools and frameworks, like Cypress / Playwright and other frameworks
• Great experience with version control (git)
• Experience with continuous integration processes and tools, CI/CD pipelines and configuring automation tools as a part of development pipeline (GitLab, github actions, BitBucket)
• Experience with Reporting tools, including selecting the tools for project needs and configuring it
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and customer service skills, fostering effective collaboration and client communication (product mindset, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a curious mindset)
• Proficiency in English at the Upper-Intermediate level or higher, facilitating effective communication in a global context.
• Basic proficiency in Database (SQL) knowledge, enabling efficient data validation and testing

Would be a plus

• Experience in Security testing and Load testing, enhancing the ability to identify vulnerabilities and optimize performance
• Experience with Cloud based system deploy and testing
• Experience with start-ups and direct client interaction (without the need for a project manager) is highly advantageous
• Experience with mobile automation frameworks and tools (Appium, Detox or others)
• Experience with monitoring tools (Sentry, New Relic, Grafana)
• Experience with AI tools usage in automated testing areas, test data generation etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example: provide technical leadership and expertise within the field of Quality Assurance, Testing and Automation, conducting training and workshops
• Work as a Senior AQA and/or QA Team lead (Automation and Manual processes, depending on the project needs) on the project, including setting up and maintaining QA and AQA processes from scratch and leading the team of subordinates
• Identify areas of gaps in the Automation coverage process and work on implementing them in cooperation with the Development team
• Defining and monitoring Quality and Automation metrics (related to Regression, Bugs, Automation coverage KPIs)
• Maintain direct communication with the Client and the Client’s team regarding business goals and needs and make appropriate QA process adjustments
• Identify areas and encourage process improvement (within the project and within the QA unit) and efficiency gains within the QA/AQA process and work on implementing them
• People management: collaborate with HR to recruit, hire, and onboard new team members, develop individual development plans for team members, and provide mentoring and support (one-on-one meetings, feedback, coaching)
• Assist team members in resolving technical issues, troubleshooting problems, and making sound technical decisions
• Foster the development of the internal and external QA community