Senior Test Automation Engineer

Role Overview: As a Senior Test Automation Engineer specializing in Cypress/Selenium, you will lead the test automation efforts, shaping the quality assurance strategy, guiding team members, and ensuring alignment with industry standards. Your role will involve a mix of hands-on work and collaboration across teams, emphasizing the delivery of top-notch software solutions. Key Responsibilities: - **Leadership and Strategy:** - Define and implement the test automation strategy and roadmap, focusing on scalability and efficiency. - Mentor and guide junior and mid-level automation engineers, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous learning. - Collaborate with stakeholders to align quality goals with business objectives. - **Automation Framework Ownership:** - Design, develop, and enhance robust and scalable automation frameworks using Cypress/Selenium. - Optimize frameworks for performance, maintainability, and seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines. - **Test Script Development and Review:** - Write, review, and maintain reusable, high-quality test scripts for various testing types. - Automate testing for UI, API, and integration layers using Cypress/Selenium and other appropriate tools. - **Test Planning and Execution:** - Create detailed, comprehensive test plans and strategies. - Oversee test execution, identify improvement areas, and offer actionable recommendations. - **Defect and Quality Management:** - Analyze automation test results, identify critical defects, and collaborate with development teams for prompt resolution. - Conduct root cause analysis to address recurring quality issues. - **Performance and Load Testing:** - Implement performance and load testing strategies using Cypress/Selenium plugins or other tools. - Ensure application scalability and performance requirements are met. - **Process Optimization and Innovation:** - Stay updated with emerging tools, technologies, and best practices in test automation. - Identify opportunities to enhance automation coverage and efficiency across teams. - **Collaboration and Communication:** - Work closely with product managers, developers, and QA teams to seamlessly integrate testing into the development lifecycle. - Provide detailed reporting on testing progress, automation coverage, and quality metrics to stakeholders. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - 5+ years of software testing experience, with a focus on automation. - Proven expertise in Cypress/Selenium, including framework design, maintenance, and optimization. - Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript for test script development. - Solid understanding of testing methodologies (e.g., Agile, BDD, TDD) and best practices. - Hands-on experience integrating test automation with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI). - Strong knowledge of RESTful API testing and tools like Postman or Cypress/Selenium plugins. - Experience with version control tools such as Git. Company Details (if available): The company aims to stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and tools in the test automation space. They value innovation, efficiency, and collaboration across teams, offering a fast-paced environment where high-quality results are paramount. Role Overview: As a Senior Test Automation Engineer specializing in Cypress/Selenium, you will lead the test automation efforts, shaping the quality assurance strategy, guiding team members, and ensuring alignment with industry standards. Your role will involve a mix of hands-on work and collaboration across teams, emphasizing the delivery of top-notch software solutions. Key Responsibilities: - **Leadership and Strategy:** - Define and implement the test automation strategy and roadmap, focusing on scalability and efficiency. - Mentor and guide junior and mid-level automation engineers, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous learning. - Collaborate with stakeholders to align quality goals with business objectives. - **Automation Framework Ownership:** - Design, develop, and enhance robust and scalable automation frameworks using Cypress/Selenium. - Optimize frameworks for performance, maintainability, and seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines. - **Test Script Development and Review:** - Write, review, and maintain reusable, high-quality test scripts for various testing types. - Automate testing for UI, API, and integration layers using Cypress/Selenium and other appropriate tools. - **Test Planning and Execution:** - Create detailed, comprehensive test plans and strategies. - Oversee test execution, identify improvement areas, and offer actionable recommendations. - **Defect and Quality Management:** - Analyze automation test results, identify critical defects, and collaborate with development teams for prompt resolution. - Conduct root cause analysis to address recurring quality i