QA Automation Engineer (JavaScript)

As a QA Automation Engineer at Enroute, your primary responsibilities include developing and maintaining automated test scripts using Cypress and Playwright, designing comprehensive test cases and plans, performing API testing with Postman, and collaborating with development teams to ensure software quality. You will also validate data integrity using database tools and drive the integration of testing into CI/CD pipelines.

To apply for the QA Automation Engineer position at Enroute, you should have at least 3 years of experience in QA automation, strong proficiency in JavaScript, hands-on experience with Cypress and Playwright, and familiarity with tools such as Postman, GitHub, and JIRA. Knowledge of database management and troubleshooting skills is also highly beneficial.

For the QA Automation Engineer role at Enroute, preferred testing tools include Cypress and Playwright for test automation, Postman for API testing, and Papertrail for log monitoring. Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or cloud-based testing environments would also be a significant advantage.

Absolutely! At Enroute, we encourage our QA Automation Engineers to take ownership of their projects and continuously improve their skills. With our Performance Management Framework, you will receive support for professional development, and with exciting projects ahead, there will be ample opportunities for career progression within our tech community.

At Enroute, we pride ourselves on providing an open and collaborative work environment. As a QA Automation Engineer, you can expect flexible schedules, a strong focus on work-life balance, and support from a community that values innovation and contribution. You will be part of a team that fosters learning and strives for excellence in every software delivery.

When discussing your experience with Cypress or Playwright, focus on specific projects where you've implemented these frameworks. Be prepared to illustrate how you designed and executed test scripts, debugged issues, and collaborated with development teams to ensure quality. Highlight your ability to maintain the test scripts as the application evolved.

To ensure thorough API testing, explain your process for using tools like Postman to design tests that cover all endpoints, including positive, negative, and edge cases. Mention how you validate responses and error messages and your approach to documentation and collaboration with the development team to ensure test coverage aligns with customer requirements.

When discussing challenges in automation testing, share specific examples, such as dealing with flaky tests or integration issues. Highlight the strategies you employed to address these challenges, such as improving script stability, enhancing logging and reporting, or collaborating with developers to ensure smoother integrations.

In writing test cases and test plans, explain your methodical approach which begins with understanding requirements and functionality. Discuss how you categorize tests into different types, such as functional and performance, and ensure traceability to requirements to demonstrate comprehensive coverage.

Explain how CI/CD streamlines the QA process by automating testing, facilitating faster feedback loops, and allowing early detection of issues. Discuss your experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and how it contributes to delivering higher quality software more efficiently.

Discuss the database management tools you've used, such as Metabase or myPhpAdmin, particularly in validating data integrity and running queries. Explain how you incorporate these tools into your QA processes to verify that application data meets the expected standards.

Describe your experience using version control systems, such as Git or GitHub. Highlight how you structure your repositories, handle pull requests, and maintain documentation to ensure collaboration and track changes in your automated test scripts effectively.

Share how agile methodologies influence your work, including participation in sprints, daily stand-ups, and how you iteratively test functionalities as they are developed. Explain how this collaboration improves communication and allows you to align testing closely with product goals.

Discuss your preferred tools for log monitoring, such as Papertrail. Detail your approach to detecting errors, analyzing logs, and how you resolve issues. Emphasize your proactive strategies to ensure issues are identified early in the development process.

Address ways you've encouraged a culture of test automation, including sharing best practices, initiating coding standards for automated tests, and providing training or resources. Highlight your focus on collaboration and how it contributes to team buy-in for automation initiatives.