Senior QA Automation Engineer - AA

A Senior QA Automation Engineer at Gorilla Logic is responsible for driving a quality mindset throughout teams, developing and executing automated test scripts using tools like Selenium and Postman, and validating data integrity through comprehensive testing. You will also create detailed test plans, participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and ensure seamless integration of tests into the CI/CD pipeline.

Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in Quality Assurance with a strong background in both manual and automation testing. Proficiency in Selenium and Postman for UI and API testing is essential, along with a solid understanding of SQL and programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript. Excellent problem-solving skills and communication abilities are crucial as well.

The Senior QA Automation Engineer role at Gorilla Logic promotes shift-left testing by integrating quality checks early in the development cycle, fostering collaboration between QA, Development, and Product teams. By employing methods such as automated test scripting and data validation early, defects can be detected sooner, reducing costs and improving overall quality.

A Senior QA Automation Engineer should be familiar with Selenium for UI testing, Postman for API validation, and SQL for database validation. Familiarity with programming languages like Java, JavaScript, or Python is essential, along with experience in CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Bitbucket for version control.

At Gorilla Logic, a Senior QA Automation Engineer can pave the way for career advancement by taking on leadership roles, mentoring junior engineers, and increasing engagement in strategic projects. The dynamic environment encourages continuous learning and opportunities to expand technical skills, as well as explore roles in architecture or management.

In response to this question, highlight specific projects where you've built automated tests using Selenium, discussing the types of applications you tested, and the outcomes of your automation efforts in improving test coverage or reducing testing cycles.

Explain your process for creating automated tests, which may include understanding requirements, writing clear and concise test cases, and using best practices for maintaining test scripts. Mention the importance of test reusability and adaptability to change.

Share a specific challenge you faced with debugging, detailing the root cause analysis process you undertook, how you collaborated with your team to resolve it, and what the lessons learned were, emphasizing your problem-solving skills.

Discuss your strategies for data validation, including the development of comprehensive test cases, using SQL queries for validation checks, and your approach to maintaining data integrity throughout the testing process.

Share your approach to writing structured, maintainable test cases, including the importance of clear documentation, traceability to requirements, and including both positive and negative test scenarios to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Describe your time management techniques, such as prioritizing tasks based on project needs, effective communication with your team about timelines, and your willingness to work collaboratively to ensure quality is not compromised under pressure.

Discuss your past experiences with CI/CD pipelines, explaining your role in integrating automated tests, how you monitored builds, and the importance of ensuring a seamless flow of quality assurance throughout the deployment process.

Share your insights about the importance of a collaborative approach between teams, the need to keep tests updated with changes in code, and how automation enables faster feedback loops, leading to higher software quality and faster time to market.

Talk about your mentoring style, the resources you provide for learning, and how you guide junior QA engineers to help them develop their skill sets, promote collaborative problem-solving, and encourage a culture of continuous improvement.

Discuss your experience with various test management tools, your criteria for selecting a tool based on project requirements, and how effective reporting can drive insights into project quality and testing progress.