Qa Engineer (Automation Specialist)

Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled QA Engineer with expertise in automation testing, particularly in DotNet and TypeScript environments, to join our team. As a QA Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products by designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test scripts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in test automation frameworks, deployment pipelines, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain automated test scripts using DotNet and TypeScript-based automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Design and execute comprehensive test suites to validate functional and non-functional requirements.
• Implement test automation strategies for regression testing, integration testing, and system testing.
• Integrate automated tests into deployment pipelines to enable continuous testing and deployment.
• Configure and maintain test environments, including setting up virtual machines, containers, and cloud services.
• Identify opportunities for test automation and efficiency improvements throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Perform root cause analysis for test failures and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues.
• Document test plans, test cases, and test results to ensure traceability and transparency.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in test automation, DevOps, and software quality assurance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a QA Engineer with a focus on automation testing.
• Strong proficiency in DotNet and TypeScript programming languages.
• Experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, SpecFlow, Protractor, or Cypress.
• Knowledge of deployment pipelines and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI/CD.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, and DevOps principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to prioritize tasks in a dynamic work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Relevant certifications in software testing or quality assurance (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE).