Quality Assurance Engineer - Automation

As a Quality Assurance Engineer - Automation at Inivos, you'll design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for various applications, collaborate with teams to define test requirements, identify and track defects, and enhance automation frameworks to boost testing efficiency. Your other responsibilities will include executing test cases, generating reports, performing load and security testing, and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

To qualify for the Quality Assurance Engineer - Automation role at Inivos, candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Additionally, three years of experience in software testing, with at least one year focusing on automation, is required. Proficiency in automation tools, strong programming skills, and experience in API testing are also essential.

At Inivos, a Quality Assurance Engineer - Automation should have strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#. This proficiency will help in developing automated test scripts effectively and ensuring optimal testing practices.

The Quality Assurance Engineer - Automation plays a vital role in Inivos's collaborative and innovative team culture. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders, contributing significantly to the quality of the technology solutions we deliver. Our open work culture encourages collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

Inivos offers a range of benefits for Quality Assurance Engineer - Automation employees, including competitive compensation, recognition and appreciation for your work, funded training and certifications, opportunities for international exposure, a vibrant work culture, recreational activities, medical claims, insurance, and bonus entitlements.

When answering this question, focus on the specific automation tools you have worked with, like Selenium or Playwright. Discuss the types of projects you have used them in and emphasize any frameworks you've developed or improved, highlighting how they contributed to testing efficiency.

In your response, outline the steps you take to document defects, such as using test management tools like JIRA. Explain how you ensure timely communication with development teams and how you prioritize defects based on severity and impact.

Talk about your experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions. Describe how you set up automated testing pipelines and emphasize the importance of continuous feedback through automated results to maintain code quality.

Be specific about your skills in programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript. Describe how you’ve used these languages to write scripts for automated testing and any specific libraries or frameworks you utilized to enhance your work.

Detail any experience you have with API testing using tools like Postman or RestAssured. Discuss how you've validated API responses, handled different endpoints, and ensured compliance with specifications to maintain high software quality.

Mention any online resources, communities, or courses you follow. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning and how you apply new knowledge to improve your testing methodologies and practices.

Use the STAR method to structure your response, explaining the Situation, Task, Action, and Result. Focus on how you identified the root cause and worked collaboratively with your team to resolve the issue effectively.

Discuss the tools and methodologies you've employed for load and performance testing. Explain how you measure system performance under different conditions and any specific scenarios that highlight your expertise.

Talk about your strategies for prioritizing test cases based on risk and criticality. Discuss how you communicate with stakeholders to define what constitutes adequate coverage within the constraints of project timelines.

Explain your understanding of Agile methodologies and how you collaborate with cross-functional teams. Share specific experiences where your role as a Quality Assurance Engineer contributed to successful Agile sprints.