Test Automation Developer

Test Automation Developer

Posted 4 days ago by 1756537048

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The Test Automation Developer role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks, primarily using Cypress or Ruby. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure high-quality deliverables and involves performance testing, API testing, and integration with CI/CD pipelines. Candidates should possess extensive experience in test automation and related technologies, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement of testing strategies. This role is fully remote and classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Cypress or Ruby.
  • Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for web, API, and backend services.
  • Perform API testing with RESTful services and validate data using SQL queries.
  • Collaborate with developers, QA, and business analysts to ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Conduct performance testing using JMeter and identify system bottlenecks.
  • Apply JavaScript, HTML, and CSS knowledge to validate and enhance front-end testing.
  • Integrate test automation with Git repositories and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Document, report, and track defects with clear reproduction steps.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and test reporting.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of testing strategies and tools.

Key Skills:

  • 8+ years of overall IT experience with a focus on test automation.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Cypress OR Ruby.
  • Proficiency in SQL for data validation and backend testing.
  • Experience with RESTful services & API platform testing.
  • Strong skills in JavaScript, HTML, CSS for front-end validation.
  • Version control experience with Git.
  • Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Concourse, Jenkins, Harness) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with test reporting tools and dashboards.
  • Exposure to Linux environments for log analysis and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with Agile practices (Scrum/Kanban).
  • Strong debugging and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of application and log monitoring tools (New Relic, Splunk).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Cypress or Ruby.

Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for web, API, and backend services.

Perform API testing with RESTful services and validate data using SQL queries.

Collaborate with developers, QA, and business analysts to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Conduct performance testing using JMeter and identify system bottlenecks.

Apply JavaScript, HTML, and CSS knowledge to validate and enhance front-end testing.

Integrate test automation with Git repositories and CI/CD pipelines.

Document, report, and track defects with clear reproduction steps.

Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and test reporting.

Contribute to continuous improvement of testing strategies and tools.

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications:

8+ years of overall IT experience with a focus on test automation.

Strong hands-on experience with Cypress OR Ruby.

Proficiency in SQL for data validation and backend testing.

Experience with RESTful services & API platform testing.

Strong skills in JavaScript, HTML, CSS for front-end validation.

Version control experience with Git.

Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter).

Nice to Have Skills:

Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Concourse, Jenkins, Harness).

Familiarity with test reporting tools and dashboards.

Exposure to Linux environments for log analysis and troubleshooting.

Experience with Agile practices (Scrum/Kanban).

Strong debugging and communication skills.

Knowledge of application and log monitoring tools (New Relic, Splunk).