QA Automation Engineer II

Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Remote Salary: Not specified

About Outliant

Outliant is a fully-remote, US-based digital product development and startup consulting company. Our team of culturally diverse creators uses their exceptional skills and talents to help conceive seamless digital products. We foster a work-play energy that supports individual growth and encourages creativity and "thinking outside the box."

Our Core Values:

• Pursuit of Excellence: We are competitive, ambitious, and driven to be exceptional. We aim to attract, retain, and empower the very best people.
• Startup Mentality: With startup culture deep in our DNA, we move faster, are more resourceful, and empower our team at all levels.
• World-Class Remote Collaboration: As a 100% remote company with no offices, our distributed teams thrive on the freedom and autonomy this structure provides. Excelling in this remote environment is essential.

About the Role

As a QA Automation Engineer II, you will leverage your in-depth knowledge of automation frameworks and best practices to develop and implement robust test automation solutions. You will work independently within our established automation framework to tackle challenging yet well-defined automation tasks. You will apply your understanding of specialized testing principles and methodologies to design, develop, and execute comprehensive test automation scripts for various functionalities.

Seniority Level: Mid Level

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities (90%)

• Test Planning and Strategy: Lead the planning of testing strategies, ensuring comprehensive coverage and alignment with project goals.
• Test Case Development: Independently design, develop, and implement automated test strategies and test cases with minimal supervision.
• Debugging: Utilize debugging techniques to identify root causes of complex issues uncovered through automated testing.
• Bug Reporting: Accurately document bugs with essential details, using the bug tracking system effectively.
• Version Control (Git): Manage and track changes in code repositories efficiently.
• Programming Languages: Employ intermediate to advanced knowledge of programming languages (JavaScript, Java, Python, TypeScript) to write test scripts or understand code for test automation.
• Attention to Detail: Maintain high attention to detail to identify even minor issues.
• Root Cause Analysis: Analyze root causes of defects found during testing and make recommendations to prevent similar problems in the future.
• Communication Skills: Report issues effectively and collaborate with the development team.
• Automation Strategy: Identify opportunities for automation within assigned testing areas, propose enhancements to the overall automation strategy, and stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in automation testing tools and best practices.

Additional Responsibilities (10%)

• Documentation: Generate detailed test result reports, present findings to stakeholders, and assist in maintaining the project knowledge base. Continuously document and refine your automation scripts, ensuring clarity, maintainability, and adherence to established standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in the analysis of current testing processes and suggest improvements under supervision.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand deeper product requirements and ensure test coverage aligns with business goals.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience in software testing or a related field, with a strong background in test automation.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of core testing principles and methodologies.
• Experience with automated testing for web, mobile, and API applications.