QA Automation Engineer

QA Automation EngineerTekfortune is a fast-growing consulting firm specialized in permanent, contract & project-based staffing services for world's leading organizations in a broad range of industries. In this quickly changing economic landscape, virtual recruiting and remote work are critical for the future of work. To support the active project demands and skills gaps, our staffing experts can help you find the best job for you. Role: QA Automation Engineer Location: Remote Duration: 6 month Required Skills: API Job Description: Role will work closely with developers, product owners, SMEs, and other stakeholders. Will define, implement, and execute test strategies throughout the development lifecycle, always with an eye towards UX Responsibilities:Test Planning and Design: Collaborate with the team to create comprehensive test plans and test cases that cover functional, regression, performance and API testing requirements.Test Execution: Execute manual and automated tests to identify defects and ensure software functionality meets acceptance criteria.Defect Reporting and Tracking: Utilizing Jira, to document and report defects in a clear and concise manner, track their resolution, and verify fixes.Agile Participation: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.Test Automation: Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated test scripts to improve efficiency and test coverage.Quality Advocacy: Promote a culture of quality within the team and organization by championing quality practices and standards.Qualifications:Strong team player with good collaboration skills for tight knit QA team.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.3+ years of experience in software testing, in an Agile environment.Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies (e.g., black-box, white-box, regression, integration, performance).Experience with Microsoft Playwright or other modern testing frameworks, Cypress etc.Strong understanding of API's and their integration with SPA's.Experience working Node, Typescript, Javascript- MandatoryExcellent communication and collaboration skills.