Test Automation Engineer

Eclypsium • Portland, OR

160d

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Test Automation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be able to work in a fast paced environment, operate gracefully under stress, effectively manage multiple assignments, be self driven, proactive and have great interpersonal and communication skills. As a Test Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test suites that cover a wide range of functional and non-functional requirements. You will work closely with the development and DevOps teams to integrate automated tests into our CI/CD pipelines, enabling rapid feedback and early detection of issues. This role requires a strong technical background in test automation frameworks and tools, experience with programming and scripting languages, and a passion for ensuring software quality through automation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on test automation.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing test automation frameworks for web and API-based applications.
• Strong experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, RestAssured, pytest).
• Experience with programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Bash).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated tests.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and principles.
• Proficiency in identifying and automating test cases for complex scenarios.
• Ability to write clear and concise technical documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with security testing or performance testing.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., GCP).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Contributions to open source projects related to test automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks for our web and API-based applications.
• Select and implement appropriate test automation tools and technologies that align with our development stack and infrastructure.
• Ensure the test automation framework integrates seamlessly with our CI/CD pipelines, providing fast feedback to developers.
• Write clear, concise, and well-structured automated test scripts that cover a wide range of scenarios and edge cases.
• Develop comprehensive test suites for functional, regression, and performance testing.
• Maintain and update test scripts to ensure they remain effective and relevant as the product evolves.
• Execute automated tests regularly and analyze test results to identify and report defects.
• Collaborate with developers to reproduce and troubleshoot issues found during testing.
• Maintain and update test reports and metrics to track the effectiveness of test automation efforts.
• Work closely with development, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure the smooth integration of automated tests into the software development lifecycle.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other QA engineers on test automation best practices and techniques.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of QA processes and documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation & startup equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible time off
• Employee assistance program
• 12 week paid parental leave
• Paid sabbatical
• Company sponsored 401K plan
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Bonusly Rewards Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees