Software Testing Engineer

Software Testing Engineer

About us:

We are a digital product development and consulting company with a team of culturally diverse creators who excel at conceiving seamless digital products.

Our Core Values:

We strive for excellence, being extremely competitive, ambitious, and driven to be exceptional. We aspire to attract, retain, and empower the best people.

Startup Mentality: We began as startup founders and it's in our DNA, allowing us to move faster, be more resourceful, and empower our team at all levels.

World-Class Remote Collaboration: We have no offices, and our teams are distributed around the world. Given the freedom and autonomy this provides, we require that our people excel in this remote structure.

About the role:

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

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning of testing strategies, ensuring comprehensive coverage and alignment with project goals.
• Independently design, develop, and implement automated test strategies and test cases with minimal supervision.
• Use debugging techniques to identify root causes of complex issues uncovered through automated testing.
• Accurately document bugs with essential details, using the bug tracking system effectively.
• Manage and track changes in code repositories efficiently.
• Utilize intermediate to advanced knowledge of programming languages (JavaScript, Java, Python, TypeScript) to write test scripts or understand code for test automation.
• Maintain high attention to detail to identify even minor issues.
• Analyze root causes of defects found during testing and make recommendations to prevent similar problems in the future.
• Report issues effectively and collaborate with the development team.
• 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:

• 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.
• Participate in the analysis of current testing processes and suggest improvements under supervision.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand deeper product requirements and ensure test coverage aligns with business goals.

Requirements:

• Has 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.
• Possesses strong programming skills in scripting languages relevant to test automation (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java).
• Experience using Playwright with BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) as testing framework
• Has a proven track record of independently designing, developing, and maintaining effective test automation scripts.
• Is a strong analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Availability to work under EST timezone.

Nice to have:

• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of using Gherkin syntax for behavior-driven development (BDD)

What's in it for you?

• Unlimited PTO.
• Non-working holidays per country of residence.
• Pro-rated 13th-month bonus in select regions.
• Salary increases and performance-based bonuses.
• Referral bonuses.
• Continuous learning support.
• Fun and casual work environment.
• Employee engagement activities and virtual gatherings.
• We are a diverse, global team