Senior Software Test Engineer- Automation (TS & PW)

Role and Responsibilities: 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive QA Engineer to join our team and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of software quality. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the functionality, usability, and reliability of our applications across the software development lifecycle. 

Key responsibilities include:

1. Quality Assurance Throughout SDLC: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.

2. Test Plan Design and Execution: Create comprehensive test plans and test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements. Execute manual and automated tests to validate software functionality. 

3. Defect Management: Identify, log, and track defects using appropriate tools. Work closely with developers and stakeholders to resolve issues and verify fixes. 

4. Automated Testing: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright and JavaScript to improve regression testing efficiency. 

5. CI/CD Monitoring: Monitor and analyze continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline failures. Investigate root causes and coordinate with development teams to ensure timely resolutions. 

6. Accessibility Testing: Perform accessibility validation using screen readers such as NVDA to ensure compliance with accessibility standards and inclusive design practices. 

7. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain thorough documentation of test cases, test results, and defect reports. Provide clear, actionable feedback to development and product teams. 

Required Technical Skills: 

1. Testing and Automation: Proficiency in Playwright for browser automation testing using Typescript. 

2. Version Control: Experience with Git for source code management.

3. CI/CD Tools: Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for managing test pipelines, work items, and deployment workflows. 

4. Database Skills: Strong knowledge of SQL for data validation and backend testing. 

5 Accessibility Tools: Experience working with NVDA or other screen readers for accessibility compliance.