QA Automation Engineer

Job Title

Software/QA Automation Engineer

Duration

12+ Months (Possible extension)

Location

Pittsburgh, PA 15258

Onsite Role (3-4 days a week)

Responsibilities

• Seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineer with expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies to join our dynamic team.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various programming languages, testing frameworks, and tools
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for front-end applications using technologies such as Angular, NodeJS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Implement back-end API testing using industry-standard tools and frameworks like Jmeter, Selenium (WebDriver), Jasmine, and Cucumber.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to integrate automated testing into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Python, C or Java for back-end automation and scripting tasks.
• Utilize your expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript to develop and enhance front-end test scripts, particularly for Angular applications.
• Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies to ensure comprehensive test coverage and efficient collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Work with testing frameworks such as Jmeter for performance testing, Selenium for web application testing, Jasmine for front-end unit testing, Cucumber for behavior-driven testing, and API-based frameworks for testing back-end services.
• Leverage tools like Veracode and SonarQube to conduct security assessments and ensure code quality standards are met.
• Utilize Serenity and Playwright for end-to-end testing of Angular 16 applications, focusing on maintaining high-quality and reliable test suites.
• Familiarity with Oracle databases for ensuring the integrity and correctness of data in testing scenarios.
• Work with AWS Code Services for efficient code deployment and collaborate with AWS infrastructure teams to streamline the CI/CD process.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry best practices, bringing new ideas and innovative approaches to the testing process.
• Effectively communicate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and other stakeholders, to ensure a shared understanding of testing requirements.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in QA Automation
• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer with a focus on both front-end and back-end automation.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C or Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as Jmeter, Selenium, Jasmine, and Cucumber.
• Knowledge of Mortgage-based security (MBS) preferred.
• Familiarity with Veracode and SonarQube for code security and quality assessments.
• Knowledge of Serenity and Playwright for end-to-end testing of Angular applications.
• Experience with AWS Code Services and Spring Boot is a plus.