QA Automation Engineer

PetSmart • Phoenix, AZ

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

This job is responsible for increasing and assuring the level of quality of PetSmart solutions and services by partnering with the business to validate the software under test meets the pre-determined acceptance criteria, by designing, writing, and executing automated tests in a complex integrated environment to determine whether the product is ready to release and by contributing to QA engineering and testing best practices.

Requirements

• 3–4 years of experience in QA Automation
• Strong experience in: o UI Automation using Playwright (or similar tools like Selenium/Cypress) o API testing using Postman (or REST Assured, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with mobile automation frameworks (Appium preferred)
• Experience testing mobile applications
• Familiarity with store devices testing (TC21/ET40 or similar devices) is a plus
• Solid understanding of software testing concepts and methodologies
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and participating in sprint ceremonies
• Programming/scripting knowledge (JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, or Python preferred)
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Knowledge of test reporting tools (Allure, Extent Reports, etc.)
• Exposure to performance or security testing tools

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automated test scripts for web, mobile, and desktop applications using industry-standard automation tools and frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, identify test scenarios, and define automation strategies.
• Design, maintain, and enhance test automation frameworks to ensure scalability, reliability, and reusability across projects.
• Execute automated test suites, analyze test results, and report defects to ensure the quality and reliability of software releases.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups to provide input on testability, automation feasibility, and overall quality assurance processes.
• Continuously evaluate and incorporate new automation tools, technologies, and best practices to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with developers to troubleshoot issues, reproduce defects, and ensure timely resolution of quality-related issues.
• Collaborate with QA Engineers to identify automation opportunities, prioritize test cases, and maintain a balance between automated and manual testing efforts.
• Document test procedures, test cases, and automation scripts to facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure reproducibility of test scenarios.
• Support Production deployments and critical manual and automated smoke testing.
• Ensures that automated test code adheres to PetSmart standards and participates in automation strategy and optimization efforts.

Benefits

• Pet-friendly environment, bring your pets to work and enjoy the on-site dog park!
• On-Site Events & Adoptions, enjoy community-building opportunities, including pet adoption days, seasonal celebrations, family events, art events, & holiday festivals
• “Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists, personal trainers, and wellness spaces
• “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options, snacks, & more
• “Lil Paws” NAEYC-accredited onsite childcare facility providing high-quality early education
• Paid Volunteer Opportunities to spend time doing good for causes close to heart
• Print Center and Business Services, Dry Cleaning, Mother's Rooms, Sustainable Infrastructure & more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees