QA Engineer 2 (PH)

As a QA Engineer 2 at SAVii, your main responsibilities will include collaborating with the QA team to set automation standards, building automated test scripts for UI and API as defined in the QA roadmap, and conducting both performance and functional tests. You will also be involved in monitoring daily test executions, enhancing automated CI flows, and creating technical documentation related to tests.

To be eligible for the QA Engineer 2 role at SAVii, candidates should have at least four years of experience in Software Testing and three years specifically in Automation Testing across web, mobile, and API platforms. Proficiency in a programming language, preferably Python, and knowledge of databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB is essential. Familiarity with web-based automation tools such as Selenium or Robot Framework, along with API testing tools like Postman and Newman, is also required.

At SAVii, the work culture is centered around people and inclusivity. As a QA Engineer 2, you will be part of a remote-first organization where individuals are encouraged to thrive in an environment that embraces diversity. We empower our team members to bring their whole selves to work, recognize unique perspectives, and believe in the power of collaboration in achieving our mission to transform lives.

A QA Engineer 2 at SAVii has a critical role in shaping the quality and reliability of our employee wellness solutions. By ensuring rigorous testing standards and enhancing automation, you directly contribute to the delivery of superior products that empower employees with financial wellness services. Your work helps in driving our mission to make financial power a reality for every worker.

SAVii is committed to the growth and development of its employees, including QA Engineers. At SAVii, you will find opportunities for professional development through hands-on experience, collaborative projects, and access to training that enhances your skills in automation and software testing. We value continuous learning and actively support the career advancement of our team members.

In answering this question, emphasize your understanding of the feature's requirements and your process of breaking down those requirements into test cases. Describe your use of test scripting tools like Selenium and how you ensure that the test cases cover both positive and negative scenarios, which guarantees robust coverage.

When discussing debugging, talk about your systematic approach to identifying the issue, whether through reviewing log files, confirming the environment setup, or using debugging tools within your test framework. Highlight how you document findings and implement changes effectively.

Delve into your hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Postman or Newman. Describe specific scenarios where you validated APIs through testing endpoints, ensuring functionality and performance, and what best practices you followed to ensure quality.

CI/CD is crucial in ensuring that testing is integrated into the development process. Explain how you set up automated tests in a CI/CD pipeline, your approach to running these tests after each code commit, and how this contributes to faster feedback and higher quality releases.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to craft your answer. Share specific details about the bug, the analytical methods you employed to isolate the problem, and the collaborative steps taken to resolve it, resulting in improved processes or clearer communication within your team.

Explain that aligning testing with business goals starts with understanding the core objectives of the project. Discuss how you prioritize testing based on user impact and business value, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure that all vital features receive adequate testing.

Talk about key metrics such as test coverage percentage, pass/fail rates, defect escape rates, and the time saved through automation. Explain how you use these metrics to demonstrate the effectiveness of the testing strategy and drive continuous improvement.

Share your methods for professional development—whether through online courses, attending conferences, reading industry blogs, or participating in testing communities. Emphasize your commitment to staying current with new automation tools, frameworks, and practices.

Explain how you would start by assessing the current manual testing processes and identifying repetitive tasks that would benefit from automation. Discuss building a pilot project to demonstrate the value of automation to stakeholders and training team members to ensure a smooth transition.

Describe any hands-on experience you have with performance testing tools. Talk about your approach to identifying performance bottlenecks by simulating real-world load scenarios and using the results to provide actionable insights to improve application performance.