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Automation QA Tester

September 5, 2024
Part Time
Remotely
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Cloud Employee

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

Role Overview:

We seek a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer to join our team on a short-term basis, either part-time (4 hours a day - open) or full-time (3 months), to help build and enhance our QA automation framework from scratch. In this role, you will be pivotal in establishing robust testing processes for our React-based application in a microservices environment, utilizing Python and various testing tools. This position is ideal for someone with experience in smaller team settings and a background in SaaS products, who is adept at communicating technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.

  • Skills: Automation testing, Cypress, Cucumber
  • Remote or Makati Offices (Your choice)
  • Competitive Salary
  • Philippines Benefits + HMO
  • Shift: Mid Shift
  • Position: Full-time / Part-time

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive QA automation suite tailored to our React-based application and microservices architecture.
  • Create and maintain end-to-end test cases using Cypress, running tests 1-2 times a day to ensure the stability and performance of the product.
  • Build and integrate unit tests for Python-based microservices to enhance code reliability and catch issues early.
  • Establish smoke screen testing procedures and regularly review and update the testing environment to align with the staging backup schedule.
  • Utilize Cucumber to facilitate scalability and allow non-technical team members to contribute to the testing process.
  • Collaborate with the customer support team to incorporate their feedback and address product issues effectively.
  • Engage in the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring that testing is integrated seamlessly into the development process.
  • Apply an analytical mindset to evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies that could improve the testing framework.
  • Provide clear explanations of testing issues and results to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring that all team members are informed and aligned.

Qualifications:
  • Proven experience in QA automation, with at least 3 years of hands-on experience in end-to-end testing using Cypress.
  • Strong background in testing within a microservices environment and Python unit testing.
  • Experience with testing React applications.
  • Experience with Cucumber and its use in scaling testing processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in smaller team environments and agile or start-up settings.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical team members.
  • Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to suggesting and implementing new testing tools and methodologies.
  • Previous experience in SaaS products is highly desirable.

Nice to Have
  • Experience as a developer in an agile environment or with scale-up/start-up companies.

Salary, Incentive and Benefits Packages:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Benefits package include HMO, training allowance, gym or food allowance, educational assistance for dependents and more
  • An annual salary increase, as laid out in the contract
  • Free food and drinks provided during virtual events
  • Company trips

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Cloud Employee is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

Role Overview

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive QA automation suite tailored to our React-based application and microservices architecture.
  • Create and maintain end-to-end test cases using Cypress, running tests 1-2 times a day to ensure the stability and performance of the product.
  • Build and integrate unit tests for Python-based microservices to enhance code reliability and catch issues early.
  • Establish smoke screen testing procedures and regularly review and update the testing environment to align with the staging backup schedule.
  • Utilize Cucumber to facilitate scalability and allow non-technical team members to contribute to the testing process.
  • Collaborate with the customer support team to incorporate their feedback and address product issues effectively.
  • Engage in the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring that testing is integrated seamlessly into the development process.
  • Apply an analytical mindset to evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies that could improve the testing framework.
  • Provide clear explanations of testing issues and results to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring that all team members are informed and aligned.

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven experience in QA automation, with at least 3 years of hands-on experience in end-to-end testing using Cypress.
  • Strong background in testing within a microservices environment and Python unit testing.
  • Experience with testing React applications.
  • Experience with Cucumber and its use in scaling testing processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in smaller team environments and agile or start-up settings.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical team members.
  • Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to suggesting and implementing new testing tools and methodologies.
  • Previous experience in SaaS products is highly desirable.

Nice to have

  • Experience as a developer in an agile environment or with scale-up/start-up companies.

Salary, Incentive, and Benefits Packages

  • Competitive Salary
  • Benefits package include HMO, training allowance, gym or food allowance, educational assistance for dependents and more
  • An annual salary increase, as laid out in the contract
  • Free food and drinks provided during virtual events
  • Company trips
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