Senior QA Engineer, Horizons

As a Senior QA Engineer at CookUnity, your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining test automation frameworks for web and mobile applications, collaborating with various teams to improve quality processes, and performing root cause analysis on production issues. You will also define key quality indicators to drive improvements and utilize AI-driven tools to enhance test coverage.

Candidates for the Senior QA Engineer position at CookUnity should possess a strong foundation in software testing and quality assurance, proficiency in automation tools like Selenium and Playwright, and the ability to write automated tests in JavaScript or similar languages. A background in e-commerce or marketplace platforms is preferred.

The Senior QA Engineer plays a crucial role in the success of CookUnity's teams by ensuring the reliability and quality of our platform. Through effective test strategies, automation, and collaboration, you help deliver seamless experiences for users, ultimately supporting our mission of connecting chefs with consumers.

At CookUnity, the work environment for a Senior QA Engineer is remote and flexible, focusing on a culture of collaboration and innovation. You'll adapt to dynamic challenges while enjoying a supportive atmosphere where your contributions directly affect the quality of our services.

Senior QA Engineers at CookUnity enjoy a range of benefits, including a competitive salary in various currencies, flexible remote work options, generous vacation days, healthcare stipends, and even a sabbatical after five years of service!

When explaining your experience with test automation tools, highlight specific tools you’ve used like Selenium or Playwright. Discuss how these tools improved testing processes in your previous projects, emphasizing your role in developing test scripts and the impact on overall product quality.

When addressing task prioritization, express your method of evaluating project deadlines and complexity. Describe tools or frameworks you use to track progress and ensure that critical tasks align with team goals, demonstrating your organizational skills.

Effective communication is key! Discuss your approach to regular updates, using collaborative tools, and contributing to team meetings. Share examples of how you’ve successfully navigated complex topics with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

In such situations, emphasize your approach to swift problem-solving. Discuss how you would conduct a root cause analysis, collaborate with engineering teams for a resolution, and how you’d suggest preventive measures for the future.

Key metrics can include test coverage, defect leakage, and flakiness rates. Explain how you would monitor these indicators and use data-driven insights to suggest improvements to the testing process.

Share a relevant success story that showcases your leadership, highlighting the project scope, your contributions, tools used, and the positive outcomes that resulted in improved quality or efficiency.

Discuss your method for researching, evaluating, and piloting new tools. Explain your collaborative approach to integrating changes smoothly into existing workflows, ensuring team buy-in, and providing necessary training.

Mention resources you utilize, like industry blogs, webinars, or community forums. Describe any conferences or certifications you pursue to stay updated and continuously improve your skill set.

Explain how test automation improves efficiency and accuracy in testing, allowing for more comprehensive coverage and faster feedback. Discuss its integration within CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.

Share a detailed example of a specific bug, your investigative process for identifying its cause, and collaborative efforts to resolve it. Highlight the lessons learned and how you applied this experience for future testing.