(839) Senior Software Test Engineer

As a Senior Software Test Engineer at Nearsure, you'll focus on manual and automated testing, assessing software functionality and maintaining automation frameworks. Your role includes owning testing strategies, defining processes, presenting findings to stakeholders, and mentoring team members, ensuring high-quality products for our clients.

To join Nearsure as a Senior Software Test Engineer, you should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and have over 6 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Test Automation with expertise in C#, Selenium, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines.

Nearsure emphasizes work-life balance by offering flexible work schedules and paid time off according to local laws. We also provide our People Care team to assist with personal matters and ensure you have ample opportunity to recharge.

Absolutely! At Nearsure, we believe in continuous learning. As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to mentor junior members while also engaging in training sessions and tech talks that enhance your skills and knowledge.

Our hiring process involves an initial interview to discuss your experience, followed by a technical interview with our developers to assess your skills. If successful, you'll meet our client, opening the door for you to become part of our dynamic team.

Senior Software Test Engineers at Nearsure work with cutting-edge technologies including C#, Selenium, AWS, and Azure DevOps. Experience in CI/CD automation is also crucial, as we strive to maintain high-quality standards in our software products.

Nearsure fosters team collaboration by organizing engaging activities such as coffee breaks and tech talks, encouraging communication and relationship building among all team members, regardless of geographical distances.

When discussing your experience, highlight specific tools and frameworks you've used, such as Selenium or testing libraries. Provide examples of automation scripts you've developed and the improvements they brought to the testing process.

Discuss your methodology for understanding feature requirements, setting acceptance criteria, and identifying edge cases. Your answer should reflect your systematic approach and ability to think critically about software functionality.

Share specific examples of challenges such as tight deadlines or integrating new testing tools, and explain the strategies you employed to navigate those challenges, showcasing problem-solving skills and resilience.

Emphasize the importance of clear and open communication. Describe how you maintain regular updates with developers, use collaborative tools, and establish a shared understanding of project requirements and timelines.

Discuss metrics such as test coverage, defect density, and the number of passed vs. failed test cases. Explain how these metrics provide an overview of product quality and your ability to justify recommendations.

Be specific about the testing process you analyzed, the changes you implemented, and the positive outcomes you achieved. This demonstrates your proactive approach to enhancing QA practices.

Provide a comprehensive overview of how you’ve integrated testing into CI/CD pipelines. Discuss the role of automated tests in ensuring continuous integration and delivery, and provide examples of tools you’ve used.

Explain your rationale for when to utilize manual testing versus automated methods. Highlight your strategies for maximizing efficiency and ensuring thorough test coverage across projects.

Share your approach to mentorship, focusing on identifying skills gaps, providing hands-on training, and encouraging independent problem-solving. It’s important to express your commitment to fostering a collaborative team environment.

Discuss the tools you are most comfortable with, such as Postman for API tests and Selenium for UI tests. Delve into the reasons for your preferences based on past experiences and effectiveness in various scenarios.