The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for performing daily analysis and execution of test efforts, and working collaboratively with team members across disciplines. Test efforts may be performed across a variety of project types including websites, mobile applications, and immersive experiences. Typically a QA Engineer at Code and Theory can expect to work in collaboration with and in parallel to Development/Production teams throughout the lifecycle of a project, leading the testing efforts, and providing proactive risk assessment. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts using Playwright for end-to-end, functional, and regression testing of web applications.
• Configure environments to support automated testing efforts
• Contribute to mobile automation testing efforts using tools such as Appium or WebDriverIO for basic functionality and regression checks
• Collaborate with QA and development teams to identify test cases suitable for automation and integrate them into the test suite
• Execute automated test scripts and analyze results, reporting any defects or inconsistencies to stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of CI/CD pipelines to integrate automated tests for efficient, scalable testing processes
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues within automation frameworks and test scripts
• Ensure proper documentation of test scenarios, execution results, and defect tracking, including performing root cause analysis on test failures and providing detailed feedback to development teams for resolution
• Participate in automation code reviews and sprint planning meetings
• Stay updated on the latest testing tools, technologies, and trends, bringing innovative ideas to improve QA practices
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) by providing automated test coverage and assisting in test execution
• Ensure compliance with security and data protection requirements in test designs and processes

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 2–4 years of experience in test automation with a strong focus on web application testing
• Proven experience with Playwright or similar automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress)
• Basic experience with mobile automation frameworks such as Appium or WebdriverIO
• Proficiency in programming languages such as TypeScript/JavaScript or Python
• Solid understanding of web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Familiarity with mobile testing concepts, including simulators, emulators, and device clouds
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

NICE TO HAVES:

• Expertise in ensuring compatibility of web applications across multiple browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) and platforms (e.g., iOS, Android, Windows)
• Experience with API testing and tools like Postman or RestAssured
• Experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber, Behave, or SpecFlow
• Knowledge of performance testing tools such as Lighthouse and JMeter
• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms and test execution environments
• Exposure to Agile or Scrum development processes
• Familiarity with accessibility testing and visual testing tools and techniques to ensure UI consistency, accuracy, and compliance with standards