Sr QA Automation Engineer - Tech Lead

As a Sr QA Automation Engineer - Tech Lead at Real, your primary responsibilities include leading QA automation efforts across web, mobile, and API projects. You'll set best practices, define test strategies, and ensure high-quality coverage. Additionally, you'll write and maintain automated tests using Playwright for web applications and Detox for mobile applications. Collaborating with product managers, engineers, and QA teams, you will define test strategies and automation plans, actively contributing to quality assurance.

To qualify for the role of Sr QA Automation Engineer - Tech Lead at Real, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in QA automation engineering or a similar role. Proficiency in TypeScript, automated testing using Playwright and Detox, and a strong understanding of CI/CD processes are essential. Experience in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) principles is also beneficial.

Essential technical skills for the Sr QA Automation Engineer - Tech Lead position at Real include strong expertise in TypeScript, experience with Playwright for web application testing, and familiarity with Detox for mobile app automation. Additionally, you should have experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, writing clean and efficient test code, and a solid understanding of both TDD and BDD principles.

The Sr QA Automation Engineer - Tech Lead at Real plays a crucial role in enhancing automation processes by proactively identifying opportunities for optimization and improvement in test infrastructure and coverage. By leading automation efforts and mentoring team members, you will help establish a culture of excellence and continuously elevate the quality of our testing practices across all platforms.

The work environment for a Sr QA Automation Engineer - Tech Lead at Real is collaborative and dynamic, ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced setting. You'll work closely with product managers, engineers, and other QA professionals, fostering a team-oriented atmosphere. Our culture emphasizes continuous learning and quality improvement, providing an exciting opportunity to significantly impact our cutting-edge technology platform.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you've utilized Playwright. Discuss the types of web applications you've tested and your approach to writing and maintaining automated tests. Mention any challenges you faced and how you overcame them, emphasizing your commitment to quality.

When answering this question, explain your approach to prioritizing testing tasks, such as using risk-based testing or collaborating with project leads to understand project scope. Mention any tools or methodologies you use to manage your workload effectively, showcasing your organizational skills.

In your answer, provide examples of CI/CD tools you've used and how you've integrated automated testing within those pipelines. Discuss the benefits of CI/CD on project timelines and how it has enhanced quality in your previous roles.

Share your philosophy on mentorship and specific techniques you use to support junior engineers. Include examples of how you've helped others improve their testing skills and cultivate a passion for quality assurance within your team.

Discuss strategies for writing clean, maintainable code for automated tests, such as following coding standards, using design patterns, and ensuring code reviews. Emphasize your focus on scalability to adapt to software changes over time.

Mention specific metrics such as test coverage, pass/fail rates, and the time taken for tests to run. Explain how you analyze these metrics to make data-driven decisions regarding improvements in the automation strategy.

Describe your methods for effective communication and collaboration with other teams, including product management and software development. Share examples of how you’ve navigated different perspectives to achieve common goals.

Identify specific challenges you've encountered in QA automation, such as difficulties with test coverage or integration issues. Talk about the strategies you implemented to overcome these challenges and what you learned from the experience.

In your response, mention various resources such as online courses, industry blogs, or QA communities you follow. Highlight your proactive approach to continuous learning and how it influences your work.

Share your passion for quality assurance and technology, emphasizing how Real's innovative approach aligns with your career goals. Discuss your admiration for their commitment to improving the real estate process and how you believe your skills can contribute to that mission.