Mid-Level JS Automation QA Engineer

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A mid-level JS automation test engineer plays a vital role in ensuring software quality through the development and maintenance of automated test scripts using JavaScript, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and actively contributing to test framework design and execution. They possess a solid understanding of automation frameworks, troubleshoot automation issues, collaborate effectively with the development team, all while keeping up-to-date with the latest automation trends and best practices within the JavaScript ecosystems.
They have the aptitude to quickly become subject-matter experts, displaying proficiency in various testing techniques, designs, and strategies. They adeptly handle the intricacies of cross-platform complexities, further enhancing our QA capabilities. With a background in Agile methodologies, they play a significant role in our agile teams' success. Their adaptability, swift learning, and capacity to embrace change are assets in any dynamic QA environment.

• Work on custom projects for clients, sometimes very closely with their team
• Design and write test automation scripts
• Investigate problems in software as a result of testing
• Work with QA analysts and software developers to find efficient automation solutions
• Keep a healthy communication with your project manager and client
• Take active part in all project stages – analysis, estimation, documentation, coding, bug fixing and support
• Learn from your colleagues and teach them what you know

• 2+ years practical experience in JS/Typescript test automation
• Hands on automation with Playwright
• API automation expertise
• Experience in testing Microservices architecture
• Experience with Charles, Postman or similar tools
• Confidence to question and challenge from a Testing
• perspective
• The ability to quickly become a subject-matter expert
• Knowledge of different testing techniques, test designs, and
• test strategies
• Awareness of cross-platform complexities and their impact on
• quality
• Experience of working in an Agile team
• Demonstrable initiative - you like to think outside of the box
• Ability to be adaptable and learn quickly

• Expertise in Cypress automation
• Hands on Flutter automation with Dart
• Experience of using Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) collaboratively
• An understanding of networking principles
• An understanding of CI/CD practices
• Exposure to the larger Testing community
• Experience with Jira/Confluence

• This is a full-time position that comes with an excellent salary and an opportunity to grow within the company based on demonstrated merit
• Flexible working hours
• Additional health insurance that guarantees fast access to contracted health services
• Our training policy for technical and other skills-related events, courses and certifications
• Hybrid working policy
• Our performance evaluation policy that paves the roadmap of personal career development
• Co-subsidized transportation, parking & sports activities coverage/ Multisport cards
• Refreshments and fruits at our offices
• Self-care program that provides individual and team psychological consultations
• The annual team building that gathers together our offices
• Mini-team buildings and other local company events that run throughout the year