Automation QA

October 5, 2024

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Particle41

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Particle41 is a company that specializes in providing expertise and solutions in technology development, data science, and DevOps. They offer CTO advisory services, acting as a partner to strengthen tech strategies and deliver robust software solutions tailored to their clients' needs. Particle41 emphasizes modernizing operations using cloud architecture, integrating software systems, and leveraging artificial intelligence to provide innovative digital products. They work closely with businesses to ensure on-time project delivery, scalability, and maintaining data security. Particle41 is particularly focused on helping businesses improve their competitive edge through strategic tech solutions and ongoing support.

Application Development • DevOps • Data Science

51 - 200 employees

☁️ SaaS

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🏢 Enterprise

📋 Description

• Automation QA Developer. • Particle41 is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Automation Quality Assurance Engineer to join our dynamic team. • You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through meticulous Automation testing techniques. • You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to execute test plans, identify software defects, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our testing processes. • If you are passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want you on our team! • In This Role, You Will: • Test Planning and Strategy Development: • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and define test objectives. • Participate in test planning meetings to determine the scope, approach, and timelines for Automation testing activities. • Develop comprehensive test plans outlining test scenarios, test cases, and testing environments. • Identify risks and dependencies that may impact testing efforts and propose mitigation strategies. • Ensure alignment of testing activities with project milestones and deliverables. • Identify appropriate tools for carrying out testing methodologies for the project. • Automation Test Execution: • Create and execute automation test cases based on defined test scenarios and acceptance criteria. • Perform functional testing to verify software features and functionalities against requirements. • Conduct regression testing to validate software changes and ensure no unintended side effects. • Execute exploratory testing to uncover defects and usability issues not covered by scripted test cases. • Verify data integrity and system stability through database testing and backend validation. • Defect Identification and Reporting: • Document software defects with detailed descriptions, steps to reproduce, and expected results. • Prioritize defects based on severity, impact on functionality, and customer priorities. • Collaborate with development teams to investigate and troubleshoot reported issues. • Provide timely updates on defect status and resolution progress to stakeholders. • Verify defect fixes and ensure resolution meets acceptance criteria before closure. • Test Documentation and Reporting: • Create and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test matrices. • Generate test reports summarizing testing activities, results, and key metrics. • Document test results and findings in a clear and organized manner for future reference. • Review and update test documentation to reflect changes in software requirements or functionality. • Ensure test artifacts are well-organized and easily accessible for team members and stakeholders. • Continuous Improvement: • Identify opportunities to optimize automation testing processes and improve efficiency. • Proposed enhancements to testing methodologies, tools, and techniques to increase effectiveness. • Participate in retrospective meetings to reflect on past testing iterations and identify areas for improvement. • Share knowledge and best practices with team members to foster a culture of continuous learning. • Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in Automation testing to incorporate into our practices. • Cross-functional Collaboration: • Work closely with product managers, developers, and quality assurance team members to ensure alignment on testing objectives and priorities. • Participate in daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews to provide input on testing efforts. • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on testing progress, issues, and risks. • Collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution of reported defects and adherence to quality standards. • Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment to promote effective communication and knowledge sharing.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. • Must have experience in Typescript, Puppeteer and 3rd party API integration. • 4-6 years of experience in automation software testing, preferably in a fast-paced software development environment. • Strong understanding of Automation testing methodologies, techniques, and best practices. • Proven track record of identifying and documenting software defects with meticulous attention to detail. • Experience working with issue tracking systems, such as JIRA or Bugzilla. • Experience working with test management tools eg. JIRA, TestRail etc. • Familiarity with agile/scrum methodologies and their application to Automation testing processes. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. • Ability to work independently and take initiative to drive testing activities forward. • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handling multiple tasks simultaneously. • Proficiency in version control systems, such as GIT, for managing test assets. • Proficiency in managing timelines efficiently and prioritizing tasks. • Strong understanding of the Software Development LifeCycle(SDLC) and Software Testing LifeCycle(STLC). • Experience with Cross-browser and Cross-platform testing. • Experience in mentoring or leading junior QA engineers is a plus.