Software Engineer, QA

As a Software Engineer specializing in QA at SmartAsset, your primary responsibilities include leading the testing efforts for our Agile Scrum team, developing automated tests for both frontend and backend systems, and collaborating with QA team members to build a standardized testing suite. You'll also be involved in migrating existing Selenium tests to Playwright, ensuring our testing processes are both innovative and efficient.

To succeed in the Software Engineer, QA role at SmartAsset, you should have over 3 years of experience in QA teams with a strong focus on automation, proficiency in using automated testing frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright, and expertise in programming languages such as Java and TypeScript. Familiarity with API testing tools and test management software is also beneficial.

Key skills for a Software Engineer, QA at SmartAsset include strong analytical abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency in developing automated test suites. You should be comfortable working in an Agile environment, collaborating with diverse teams, and have a passion for technology and continuous process improvement.

The work environment for a Software Engineer, QA at SmartAsset is fully remote, allowing you the flexibility to work from anywhere within the Contiguous United States. This role emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and innovation as team members work together to enhance the quality of our financial applications.

SmartAsset offers a comprehensive benefits package for Software Engineer, QA employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life coverage, disability insurance, a 401K plan, equity packages, and generous time off for vacation, sick days, and parental leave. There are also perks like a home office stipend and pet insurance.

To ensure software quality, focus on both manual and automated testing. Engage with developers early to establish testing criteria and continuously update test cases as features evolve. Utilizing automation frameworks like Selenium or Playwright can help streamline the process and maintain consistency.

Highlight specific frameworks you’ve worked with, such as Selenium or Playwright. Discuss how you utilized these tools to create automated test suites and any significant challenges you faced and overcame, focusing on how those experiences improved testing efficiency.

Start by reviewing the test logs to identify where it failed. Use debugging tools to step through the code and analyze the output. Collaborate with developers when necessary to understand potential issues in the application logic that could be causing the failures.

Prioritize testing tasks based on project timelines, business impact, and risk assessments. Regularly communicate with your team to adjust priorities as needed, ensuring that the most critical features are tested first and feedback is integrated promptly.

Share a specific example where you identified inefficiencies in testing and proposed a solution, such as implementing a new testing framework or streamlining the test case creation process. Discuss the outcomes and how it enhanced the overall quality assurance efforts.

Showcase your knowledge of SmartAsset’s mission and products. Emphasize your passion for technology and how you admire the company’s commitment to improving financial literacy. Express your excitement to contribute to a forward-thinking team in an innovative environment.

Illustrate your experience with migrating tests, including planning, execution, and potential roadblocks overcome. Highlight the importance of ensuring that all existing functionality was retained during the migration process and any improvements seen post-migration.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning through online courses, workshops, and reading industry-related blogs and articles. Mention any QA communities you're a part of or conferences you attend to network and exchange knowledge.

Clarify your approach to documentation, focusing on creating clear, concise, and accessible records of test plans, execution results, and bug reports. Mention any specific tools you have used for tracking and reporting your findings.

Explain that for a financial information platform, regression testing and performance testing are especially critical. These types ensure that updates do not negatively impact functionality and that the application can handle high user loads effectively.