Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

MaximaTek

Chicago, IL0–3 yrs6h agovia LinkedIn

Job Title: Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

About the Role

MaximaTek is seeking a motivated QA Automation Engineer to join our quality engineering team. This opportunity is suitable for recent graduates, entry-level candidates, and professionals with 0–3 years of experience who are interested in software testing and test automation. The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of software testing concepts and programming, with an interest in developing automated test scripts and improving software quality. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts for software applications.
  • Execute functional, regression, integration, and API testing.
  • Identify, document, and track software defects.
  • Analyze test results and communicate issues to development teams.
  • Create and maintain test cases and test scenarios.
  • Support automation testing using Selenium or similar frameworks.
  • Perform manual testing when required.
  • Participate in regression and release testing.
  • Work with developers and QA team members to resolve defects.
  • Assist in improving test automation coverage.
  • Validate application functionality across different environments.
  • Prepare testing reports and documentation.
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies.
  • Support continuous improvement of QA processes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Information Systems
  • or a related technical field.
  • 0–3 years of experience in QA/testing.
  • Basic understanding of software testing concepts.
  • Basic programming knowledge.
  • Understanding of SDLC and STLC.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.

Required Skills

  • Software Testing
  • QA Testing
  • Test Automation
  • Selenium
  • Java
  • SQL
  • Manual Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • API Testing
  • Test Case Development

Preferred Skills

  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • Playwright
  • Cypress
  • REST API
  • Postman
  • JUnit
  • TestNG
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Jenkins
  • CI/CD
  • Agile/Scrum
  • Jira

Soft Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Adaptability

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