Quality Assurance Software Engineer

Certara

  • Sheffield
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced QA Software Engineer with a strong background in using Playwright for end-to-end testing. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software solutions by designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test scripts. You will collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and QA teams to create efficient and scalable testing processes.Why Join Us?
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and projects.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
If you are passionate about automation, dedicated to delivering high-quality software, and eager to make a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of our innovative team! Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright to validate web applications.
  • Plan, execute, and document test strategies for new and existing features, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
  • Analyze requirements, user stories, and technical specifications to identify test scenarios.
  • Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in automated test scripts and frameworks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks in the software development lifecycle.
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and faster feedback loops.
  • Track, report, and verify bugs using issue-tracking tools, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Stay up to date with the latest trends, tools, and techniques in software testing and automation.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members on best practices in test automation.
Qualifications:Required Skills and Qualifications
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in software testing, including 3+ years of hands-on experience with Playwright or similar tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress).
  • Strong knowledge of programming languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript for scripting automated tests.
  • Experience in testing web applications, APIs, and user interfaces in various environments and browsers.
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git and build tools such as Circle CI
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and processes.
  • Ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong commitment to working as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with performance and load testing tools.
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
  • Exposure to cloud-based testing platforms and environments (e.g., BrowserStack, AWS Workspaces).
  • Experience with non-functional testing (e.g., security, accessibility).
  • Experience with Jira for issue tracking.
  • Experience performing and documenting manual testing.
Certara bases all employment-related decision on merit, taking into consideration qualifications, skills, achievement, and performance. We treat all applicants and employees without regard to personal characteristics such as race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental condition, genetic information, military service, or other characteristic protected by law.

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