Braintrust is hiring a
Automation Test/QA Lead, Remote - India

Summary

The job description is for a Senior Software Testing and Quality Assurance Engineer with 5-10 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance, specifically in test automation. The role is a freelance/contract position, remote, and the estimated duration is 40 hours per week for a long term.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance, with expertise in test automation
• Strong proficiency in designing and implementing automated test frameworks and scripts using tools such as Selenium, Appium, or similar technologies
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail)
• Proficiency in writing and executing SQL queries for database validation
• Familiarity with frontend and backend technologies and the ability to test across various layers of the software stack
• Experience working in an Agile development environment and familiarity with different Agile methodologies
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and provide leadership throughout the software testing and quality assurance process
• Lead a team of automation testers and QA engineers, providing guidance on best practices, testing methodologies, and quality standards
• Design and implement efficient and maintainable automated test frameworks and scripts using industry-standard tools and technologies
• Conduct comprehensive test planning, including test case design, test data preparation, and test execution, to ensure the quality of software products
• Participate in code and test script reviews, offering constructive feedback to maintain high-quality code and test coverage
• Work closely with development and product teams to ensure seamless integration of automated testing into the software development process
• Identify and address technical challenges in test automation and propose innovative solutions
• Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in software testing and automation to enhance the quality of testing processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in leading and mentoring a testing or QA team
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and technologies for test environments and deployments
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Understanding of DevOps practices, continuous integration, and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
• Familiarity with behavior-driven development (BDD) and test-driven development (TDD)
• Familiarity with performance testing, security testing, and accessibility testing

Benefits

Remote work - Work from anywhere