NorthBay Solutions

NorthBay looking for a highly experienced Lead QA Automation Engineer with a minimum of 6+ years of expertise in automated testing, particularly with Cypress and Selenium frameworks.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial operations, possess knowledge of automated test creation and maintenance, and demonstrate proficiency in utilizing cloud-based testing platforms.

The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the overall test strategy, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the quality of our web and mobile applications.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 5-8 years of proven experience as a QA Automation Engineer, with a focus on Cypress and Selenium.
• Extensive hands-on experience in designing and implementing automated test scripts for web and mobile applications.
• Technical Skills:
• Expert-level knowledge of Cypress and Selenium frameworks.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript for Cypress and Java/Kotlin for Appium.
• Communication:
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability:
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred Skills:
• Experience with other automation tools/frameworks.
• Knowledge of mobile application development and testing.

Additional Requirements:

• Financial Operations:
• Utilize functional experience in financial operations to enhance test scenarios and align testing efforts with business requirements.
• Cloud-Based Testing Platforms:
• Experience with cloud-based testing platforms such as BrowserStack or similar.
• Mobile Application Testing:
• Familiarity with the Appium tool for mobile application testing.
• Web Application Testing Tools:
• Experience with web application testing tools such as Cypress, Playwright, or similar.
• CI/CD Practices:
• Understanding of CI/CD practices and the ability to integrate automated tests into the development pipeline.
• Version Control and Git:
• Familiarity with Git, branch management (develop, master, release), pull request creation, and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities:

• Test Automation Development:
• Develop, enhance, and maintain automated test scripts using advanced features of Cypress and Appium.
• Utilize functional experience in financial operations to design comprehensive automated tests.
• Test Planning and Strategy:
• Contribute significantly to the creation and execution of the overall test strategy for web and mobile applications.
• Incorporate financial operations expertise into high-level test planning activities.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):
• Integrate and optimize automated tests within the CI/CD pipeline.
• Work closely with the DevOps team to ensure seamless integration of automated tests into the build process.
• Defect Management:
• Identify, document, and track software defects to resolution.
• Collaborate with the development team to prioritize and expedite issue resolution.
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to ensure a high-quality product.
• Performance and Load Testing:
• Collaborate with performance testing teams to ensure the scalability and reliability of the application under various conditions.
• Documentation:
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for automated test scripts, test plans, and test cases.

If you possess the required skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this senior-level position and contribute to the ongoing success of our QA team.