Software QA Automation Engineer

Testing Strategy:

• Translate business requirements into detailed test plans and test cases.
• Define balanced, risk-based testing strategies optimizing coverage vs. execution time.
• Select effective testing approaches (manual, automated, exploratory) for each feature.

Defect Identification:

• Identify, reproduce, and report defects clearly with detailed steps, logs, and recordings.
• Verify new features and bugs manually, tracking each issue to resolution.
• Work directly with users to capture detailed repro steps and logs before involving developers.
• Perform root-cause analyses and drive corrective actions across product and processes.

Release Validation & Sign-off:

• Own the quality and readiness of every web and desktop (Electron) release.
• Execute automated and manual tests for feature and full-release validation.

Test Automation:

• Design, build, and maintain a scalable Playwright-based test suite for web and Electron applications.
• Continuously expand automation coverage, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Reduce flaky tests through effective wait strategies, retries, and error handling.
• Research and recommend improvements to automation frameworks and tools.

Operations & Reporting:

• Build and maintain automated test result reporting systems.
• Set up and manage test environments ensuring consistent test execution.
• Monitor and maintain test execution in CI/CD environments.
• Champion quality practices, influencing team testing and automation approaches.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and customers to improve automation.
• Enhance product documentation based on test findings, known issues, and user interactions.

Collaboration:

• Assist with user acceptance testing and feature design.
• Actively participate in daily standups, sprint planning, and requirements walkthroughs.