QA Automation Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +30 more states.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions across UI, API, integration, and end-to-end workflows.

• Continuously enhance automated test coverage utilizing tools like Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.

• Collaborate closely with developers to embed automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring quality is integral to every release.

• Create and uphold test plans, test cases, and quality processes that facilitate swift product development.

• Work in partnership with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to review requirements, acceptance criteria, and user stories for clear, testable outcomes.

• Validate functionality across front-end, back-end, and AI-enabled features across various products and platforms.

• Identify, document, and track defects until resolution using established quality assurance methodologies.

• Evaluate production readiness and confirm release quality prior to deployment.

• Develop and execute API, integration, and backend validation tests utilizing contemporary testing frameworks and tools.

• Ensure data integrity, system interoperability, and reliability across connected services and external integrations.

• Create and conduct performance and scalability testing scenarios to assess system responsiveness and stability.

• Troubleshoot issues related to APIs, databases, and interactions within distributed systems.

• Support weekly production releases through testing coordination, validation, and communication with stakeholders.

• Present demonstrations of completed functionality and provide constructive feedback to development teams.

• Analyze quality trends and suggest enhancements to testing strategies, tools, and processes.

• Contribute to the evolution of quality engineering at Slingshot by introducing innovative tools, frameworks, and best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Software Testing, or Quality Engineering.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing automated testing strategies and frameworks.

• Expertise with UI automation tools such as Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.

• Experience testing modern web applications developed with technologies including React, Node.js, Python, TypeScript, and Docker.

• Strong understanding of APIs, backend services, and databases, encompassing REST, GraphQL, and SQL.

• Familiarity with CI/CD environments and contemporary software development workflows.

• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across both technical and non-technical teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Professional development opportunities and training programs.

• A vibrant company culture that fosters innovation and teamwork.