Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (Pittsburgh)

Job Title: Quality Automation Engineer Duration: 12 Months (Goal to convert FTE) Work Location: 500 Grant St, Floor 28, Pittsburgh, PA 15258 Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Onsite Expectations: Onsite 4 days per week / Remote 1 day per week Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineer with expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various programming languages, testing frameworks, and tools. The primary focus of this role is to ensure the quality and reliability of our software applications by designing and implementing robust automated testing solutions. Job Responsibilities Develop and maintain automated test scripts for front-end applications using technologies such as Angular, NodeJS, JavaScript, and TypeScript Implement back-end API testing using industry-standard tools and frameworks like JMeter, Selenium (WebDriver), Jasmine, and Cucumber Collaborate with development and QA teams to integrate automated testing into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline Demonstrate proficiency in Python, C, or Java for back-end automation and scripting tasks Utilize expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript to develop and enhance front-end test scripts, particularly for Angular applications Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies to ensure comprehensive test coverage and efficient collaboration with cross-functional teams Work with testing frameworks such as JMeter for performance testing, Selenium for web application testing, Jasmine for front-end unit testing, Cucumber for behavior-driven testing, and API-based frameworks for testing back-end services Leverage tools like Veracode and SonarQube to conduct security assessments and ensure code quality standards are met Utilize Serenity and Playwright for end-to-end testing of Angular 16 applications, focusing on maintaining high-quality and reliable test suites Maintain familiarity with Oracle databases for ensuring the integrity and correctness of data in testing scenarios Work with AWS Code Services for efficient code deployment and collaborate with AWS infrastructure teams to streamline the CI/CD process Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry best practices, bringing new ideas and innovative approaches to the testing process Effectively communicate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and other stakeholders, to ensure a shared understanding of testing requirements Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Minimum 5-7 years of experience in QA Automation Proven experience as a Quality Engineer with a focus on both front-end and back-end automation Strong programming skills in Python, C, or Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript Experience with testing frameworks such as JMeter, Selenium, Jasmine, and Cucumber Knowledge of Mortgage-Based Security (MBS) preferred Familiarity with Veracode and SonarQube for code security and quality assessments Knowledge of Serenity and Playwright for end-to-end testing of Angular applications Experience with AWS Code Services and Spring Boot is a plus Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills Veterans Sourcing Group LLC