Lead QA Automation Engineer

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.

• 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.

• 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.