Senior Software Engineer, QA

As a Senior Software Engineer in QA at SmartAsset, your key responsibilities include supporting the testing needs of an Agile Scrum team, developing new automated tests for both frontend and backend systems, and collaborating with team members to build a standardized QA suite. You will also have the opportunity to migrate existing automation tests to Playwright and work closely with developers to understand and fulfill testing requirements.

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer, QA role at SmartAsset, candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in QA with a strong focus on automation. Proficiency in automated testing frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright, along with experience developing automation suites in Java and TypeScript, is essential. Additionally, familiarity with testing APIs and various test management tools is required.

SmartAsset is committed to employee growth and learning; as a Senior Software Engineer in QA, you'll enjoy an environment that fosters improvement and innovation. You will have opportunities to adopt new technologies, collaborate across teams, and participate in projects that enhance both your skills and the quality of the software we deliver.

In your role as a Senior Software Engineer in QA at SmartAsset, you will work with a variety of tools and technologies including automated testing frameworks like Selenium and Playwright, CI/CD environments, Git for version control, and API testing tools like Postman. Your responsibilities will also include using test management tools and contributing to developing load and stress tests for our software.

At SmartAsset, you can expect a collaborative and inclusive team environment where innovative ideas are valued. The culture encourages cross-functional teamwork, and as a Senior Software Engineer in QA, you'll work closely with developers and product teams, sharing knowledge and continuously improving processes within a startup-like setting.

In answering this question, highlight your experience with frameworks like Selenium or Playwright. Discuss specific projects where you successfully implemented automation, the challenges faced, and how you overcame them. This showcases your expertise and problem-solving skills.

To answer this, describe your step-by-step approach, including understanding requirements, creating test plans, writing tests, and verifying outcomes. Mention how you collaborate with development teams to ensure that tests align with software changes, emphasizing your systematic methodology.

Share examples from your experience where you participated in Agile ceremonies, like daily stand-ups or sprint planning. Emphasize the importance of open communication, active listening, and how you address any discrepancies between testing and development efforts to foster a cohesive work environment.

Discuss tools that you consider essential for QA, such as Git for version control, Jenkins for CI/CD, and Postman for API testing. Highlight how each tool fit into your QA workflow and contributed to the overall quality of the projects you've worked on.

Discuss your experience in migrating tests, particularly from Selenium to Playwright or similar transitions. Emphasize the learnings from this experience, such as best practices for maintaining test integrity and ensuring that the transition doesn't impact release timelines.

Share your process for bug identification, which might include reviewing test results, collaborating with developers, or analyzing logs. Describe your systematic approach to troubleshooting and fixing bugs, including documenting findings for future reference.

Talk about the methods you use to identify test cases, such as requirement reviews, risk assessments, and brainstorming sessions with stakeholders. Share techniques for creating comprehensive test plans that address both typical and edge cases.

Offer a specific situation where project requirements changed unexpectedly. Describe how you communicated with your team, adapted your testing strategy, and maintained a focus on quality despite the new challenges.

Discuss any practical experience you have with conducting load and stress tests, the tools you used, and how the outcomes informed development decisions. Highlight the importance of such testing in ensuring the robustness of applications under heavy traffic.

Reflect on SmartAsset's mission and values in your answer. Emphasize your excitement about working in a consumer-focused financial tech environment and how you can contribute to enhancing software quality in line with SmartAsset’s commitment to helping users make informed financial decisions.