Work Location: REMOTE

Industry Type: Start-Up

Headquarters : San Francisco, California 94104, US.

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and talented QA Engineer with 5+ years experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in software testing, with a focus on automated testing frameworks and tools. Your expertise in Pytest, API testing, performance testing, Cypress, and Playwright will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of our software products.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, and execute automated tests using Pytest for backend testing and Cypress/Playwright for frontend testing.

- Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for backend services using industry-standard tools and frameworks.

- Conduct API testing to ensure high-quality integration and robustness of system interactions.

- Develop and maintain performance testing suites to ensure the scalability and responsiveness of applications.

- Collaborate with development teams to identify system requirements and incorporate quality assurance measures from the initial stages of development.

- Analyze test results, report on test execution, and track defects to ensure timely resolution.

- Enhance and maintain the automation framework to support continuous integration and continuous deployment processes.

- Participate in code reviews and design discussions to ensure best practices and high-quality standards in test script development.

- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements in software testing.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

- 2 to 4 years of experience in QA testing with a strong focus on automation in API

- At Least 1-2 years of experience in Cypress/Playwright

- Proficient with Pytest and scripting in Python.

- Experienced in API testing and using tools such as Postman or similar.

- Experience with database testing, including SQL and familiarity with database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

- Perform thorough regression testing and ensure continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices are followed.

- Hands-on experience with performance testing tools and methodologies.

- Proficient with modern frontend testing frameworks such as Cypress and Playwright.

- Strong understanding of CI/CD processes and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable Skills:

- Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.

- Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their management APIs.

- Prior experience in an Agile development environment.

What We Offer:

- Competitive compensation and equity in a fast-growing startup

- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology used by Fortune 10 companies

- Flexible work arrangements

- Collaborative environment with a small, dedicated team

- Chance to influence product direction and technical decisions

- Work on an open-source product with a growing community

- Career growth opportunities as we expand into new markets