Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

• Provide QA input and perspective throughout the entire product development lifecycle, following the principle of 'shift left'
• Advocate for clear requirements and collaborate with the product team to ensure requirements are met and QA processes are followed
• Actively contribute to test automation, following and improving automation best practices
• Estimate complex QA tasks and deliver high-quality results
• Identify and perform non-functional testing, including load and stress testing
• Deliver testing and automation on time, resolve blockers, and communicate issues before escalation
• Execute tests and automation according to provided estimates and scope
• Create feature test plans, test summary reports, deployment plans, and other documentation aligned with the defined QA strategy
• Promote test automation to reduce manual testing efforts
• Identify and resolve root causes of failed automation tests
• Follow defect management procedures
• Plan and execute regression testing for product releases to ensure high-quality software delivery
• Share knowledge and best practices within the QA department
• Identify and communicate cross-product dependencies, collaborating with teams to address them
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within teams, the department, and the organization

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in QA or Software Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in automated QA testing
• Senior-level knowledge of ISTQB fundamental testing processes, principles, and techniques
• Knowledge of non-functional testing theory and best practices (e.g., volume, load, stress, endurance testing, basic OWASP security testing)
• Proficiency in QA automation and scripting languages (Python, pytest, and Playwright experience preferred)
• Excellent knowledge of automation best practices (e.g., clean coding, Page Object Model, Test Automation Pyramid)
• Knowledge of software testing tools and best practices (e.g., SQL, REST & SOAP APIs, mobile testing, Browser Dev tools, CI/CD tools)
• Strong communication skills and work ethic
• Skill in problem-solving, risk identification, analysis, and mitigation
• Ability to analyze, plan, and estimate QA tasks and deliverables
• Familiarity with Agile practices and processes

ISTQB/ASTQB CTFL certification or more advanced