Aqa Engineer

Summary

Join Sourcescrub's globally-distributed Data Engineering team as an experienced Automation QA Engineer. Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts in Python, ensuring high-quality standards for our web applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and optimize back-end services. This full-time, contract role reports to the Director of Engineering, Data and offers significant growth opportunities. You will work with large, complex datasets and contribute to continuous improvement of testing and automation processes. The ideal candidate thrives in agile environments and possesses strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Requirements

• 3+ years of proven experience as an Automation QA Engineer
• 3+ years of proficiency in programming languages such as Python (primarily), Java, or JavaScript
• Strong understanding of test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium)
• 2+ years of experience with version control systems, particularly Git
• 2+ years of experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• 2+ years of experience with cloud services, specifically Azure
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in agile environments
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain back-end services and APIs that power our web applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features
• Ensure the scalability and reliability of back-end services
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and efficiency
• Integrate back-end components with front-end services
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of the development process
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of API testing and tools like Postman
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner)
• Experience with other testing tools and methodologies (e.g., BDD, TDD)
• Knowledge of security testing principles and tools