Senior SDET

Summary

Join Encora as a Senior Software Quality Engineer in Test and ensure web-based products are delivered defect-free. You will develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies, including integration, functional, system, regression, and performance testing. This full-time, work-from-home position requires extensive experience in software testing methodologies and automation tools. Strong Agile experience and proficiency in scripting languages are essential. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of various testing types and experience with CI/CD pipelines. Encora values diversity and hires based solely on skills.

Requirements

• Demonstrate a solid grasp of Agile techniques and ceremonies for both Kanban and SCRUM
• Strong scripting experience with Cypress
• Coding in any high-level language, preferably Python
• Familiar with both REST and SOAP calls and the related test tools such as SOAPUI, Postman, or Swagger
• Experience designing, executing, and analyzing performance test scenarios, including stress testing, load testing, and scalability testing
• Familiar with software testing concepts: regression testing, negative testing, White Box v. Black Box, functional v. non-functional testing, smoke testing, and integration testing
• Experience utilizing automation scripts and tools to support a CI & CD pipeline
• Good knowledge of web-based manual and automated testing best practices
• Experience maintaining documentation on software test methodology and quality assurance practices
• Solid web testing and automation skills, in-depth knowledge of automation tools such as Cypress, Pytest, and BDD (behavior driven development)
• Experience with SQL and writing complex queries
• Willingness to work with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences

Responsibilities

• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, including Kanban and Scrum, and their associated ceremonies
• Proficient in scripting with automation tools; experience with Cypress is a plus
• Familiarity with coding in high-level languages, with Python being a plus
• Knowledge of REST and SOAP calls, including experience with testing tools like SOAPUI, Postman, or Swagger
• Skilled in designing, executing, and analyzing performance test scenarios, including stress, load, and scalability testing
• Comprehensive understanding of software testing concepts, including regression, negative, White Box vs. Black Box, functional vs. non-functional, smoke, and integration testing
• Experience utilizing automation scripts and tools to support CI/CD pipelines
• Strong knowledge of best practices for web-based manual and automated testing
• Experience maintaining detailed documentation of software testing methodologies and quality assurance practices
• Proficient in web testing and automation, with in-depth knowledge of tools like Cypress, Pytest, and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)
• Experienced in SQL and writing complex queries
• Open and willing to collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cypress
• Python

Benefits

Work from home