Remote Staff QA Engineer

Summary

Join A Place for Mom as a Staff QA Engineer and play a critical role in leading design and implementation of automation strategies across public web site experiences. You will lead in developing automated solutions that enhance operational efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and support continuous integration and delivery processes.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or 12+ years of experience in Leading Automated Software testing (front-end and back-end) with a strong understanding of software quality and Automated testing methodologies/processes
• Technical Lead to Design, develop, and implement automated systems and solutions to improve process efficiency
• Analyze existing processes and identify areas for automation opportunities
• Experience with any JS test automation frameworks (e.g., NodeJs, Cucumber-WebdriverIO, Appium, Selenium, Cypress-Cucumber, Mocha, Protractor and willingness to learn new tools as necessary), Cypress and WebdriverIO is preferred
• Strong ability to debug code, analyze failures, and trace defects to the root cause within automation testing framework
• Experience in automation and manual testing of Web services (Rest, GraphQL) using API testing tools such as Postman, GraphQL Playground or similar tools
• Well versed with concepts of Performance & Load Testing with K6 is desirable
• Experience with database technologies like: MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB / Elasticsearch along with a knowledge of Database testing
• Experience practicing contemporary software development methodologies: Agile, Scrum, XP, etc. with a clear focus on app security, performance & maintainability

Responsibilities

• Owner and champion for product quality within the team
• Automation Scripting: Develop and maintain automated test scripts to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Measure and analyze automation test effectiveness through metrics like test coverage, defect detection rates, and pass/fail ratios
• Optimize test execution time and improve time-to-detect defects for faster feedback loops
• Assess the ROI of automation efforts, balancing maintenance costs with overall benefits
• Accountable for an assessment of product readiness and commitments on product delivery schedules
• Mentor Junior QA Engineers on the Lead Platform teams, providing strategic guidance and direction, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, while lifting skills to expedite automation testing coverage
• Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless integration of quality throughout the development lifecycle
• Proficient in understanding business and technical requirements. Actively contribute to the creation of accurate and testable Acceptance Criterias
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for new features and product releases
• Champion whole team quality approach guiding team management on accountability and growth opportunities on roadmap deliverables
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, document, and resolve software defects

Benefits

• 401(k) plus match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off