Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Job Title: Test Automation Developer (POS Systems)Pay Range: $52-$60/hour (Depending on Experience)Location: Fully RemoteContract Duration: February 3, 2025 - May 31, 2025 (with potential for extension)Job Overview:A leading global retailer, renowned for its presence in the consumer goods sector, is seeking a talented Test Automation Developer to join its IT Omni Channel team. In this hands-on role, you will work closely with development, DevOps, and product teams to build and maintain automation frameworks for a variety of critical initiatives. These include Point-of-Sale systems, omnichannel integrations, mobile apps, and e-commerce platforms. This position is perfect for a technical professional with expertise in automation testing, Python programming, and API testing.Responsibilities:Design, develop, and execute high-quality, scalable test frameworks using Python and related tools.Automate tests for web applications, backend services, REST interfaces, and third-party integrations.Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing efforts.Monitor automated test execution, ensuring effective reporting of quality metrics.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, QA, product, and external vendors to support new test initiatives.Contribute to the continuous improvement of test automation tools, test coverage, and overall test quality.Support functional integration and system integration testing (FIT/SIT) for various system releases.Required Qualifications:5+ years of software development experience, with at least 4 years focused on automation and testing.Strong proficiency in Python and automation frameworks (e.g., PytestPlaywrightrequests APIExperience with automation techniques such as BDD (Behavior-Driven Development), Page Object Model (POM), and test containerization.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., GitExperience automating tests for various types of testing: UI, API, database, performance, and load testing.Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS or AzureExperience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in retail or e-commerce testing.Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools like DatadogPrometheus, and GrafanaExperience with Agile methodologies (e.g., SCRUM) and related tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).Key Skills:Python, Test Automation, Playwrightrequests API, Framework Design, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, KubernetesAdditional Information:Hiring Timeline: 2-4 weeks.Interview Process: Managerial & Technical Interviews.Work Hours: 40 hours/week, fully remote.Role Type: Individual Contributor.About the Team:This position is part of a dynamic IT team supporting a leading global retailer's omni-channel initiatives. You will collaborate with various teams to advance the company's automation and performance testing efforts, ensuring seamless, high-quality customer experiences across multiple platforms.How to Apply:If you're passionate about test automation and want to make an impact in a fast-paced, forward-thinking organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.Russell Tobin / Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Created: 2025-01-28