Senior Automation QA Engineer

As a Senior Automation QA Engineer at Welltech, your primary responsibilities include writing and supporting automation tests for both Mobile UI and APIs, creating comprehensive test specifications and plans based on requirements, maintaining and expanding the current test framework, and executing optimized test procedures. You’ll also gather and document test outcomes and collaborate with various teams to ensure the quality and reliability of our health and fitness applications.

To qualify as a Senior Automation QA Engineer at Welltech, you should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in test automation, particularly using Java. A strong understanding of programming principles, solid theoretical knowledge of software testing methodologies, and practical experience with tools like Appium and Postman are also essential. Additionally, strong communication skills in English and experience with Unix are required to thrive in this collaborative environment.

The Senior Automation QA Engineer plays a critical role in Welltech’s mission by ensuring that our health and fitness applications operate seamlessly, thereby enhancing the user experience. Your work in developing and executing automation tests helps to reduce bugs and improve the overall quality of our applications, which ultimately helps our users achieve their wellness goals more effectively.

As a Senior Automation QA Engineer at Welltech, you will work primarily with Java for automation scripting and may switch to Kotlin, as it is the main programming language for our projects. Familiarity with testing frameworks, Appium, Postman, and Unix will be beneficial. Additional experience with load testing tools like JMeter and CI/CD practices will also enhance your contributions.

The work culture at Welltech is inclusive and collaborative, emphasizing personal and professional growth. As a Senior Automation QA Engineer, you will be empowered to lead by example and make a meaningful impact on your team and the company's mission. We encourage team members to continuously learn and evolve, fostering an environment where innovation and results are celebrated.

When asked about your experience with automated testing tools, focus on specific tools you have used, such as Appium or Selenium. Highlight your understanding of various testing frameworks and your contributions to maintaining and optimizing these tools to improve testing efficiency.

Your answer should outline the steps you would take, including understanding the feature requirements, defining the scope of testing, and creating a test plan. Discuss how you would write the script, conduct initial tests, and iteratively refine the script based on results to ensure quality.

Mention your proficiency, particularly in Java, and any experience with Kotlin or other relevant languages. Provide examples of how you've utilized these languages to develop automation scripts and streamline the testing process.

Discuss the importance of planning and analyzing requirements during the test design phase. Explain how you determine what to automate versus manual testing and how you assess test coverage thorough metrics and documentation of test results.

Provide specifics about your experience with API testing, including tools like Postman. Explain how you've validated data, tested for performance issues, and ensured the integrity of API interactions within applications.

Share a story about a specific challenge, such as working with legacy systems or dealing with tight project deadlines. Highlight the strategies you employed to address these challenges, focusing on teamwork and innovative solutions.

Mention the resources you use to stay informed, such as attending webinars, following industry blogs, or participating in forums. Share how this continuous learning has influenced your work and improved your skills.

Explain the importance of documentation in maintaining test scripts, writing test cases, and reporting outcomes. Emphasize how thorough documentation facilitates knowledge sharing among team members and supports efficient QA practices.

Outline how you would present test results clearly, using visual aids where necessary. Discuss your approach to engaging in constructive discussions about quality and areas for improvement with developers based on these metrics.

Share your approach to conflict resolution within a team setting, emphasizing the importance of open communication and collaborative problem-solving. Provide an example of a past experience where you successfully navigated such a situation.