Software Engineer - Test Automation (Contract)Remote

Position: Software Engineer - Test Automation (Contract) 

Mode: Contract - long term 

Location: Remote; The team works typical business hours based in the eastern time zone

Tech Stack Grid:

NO Awareness of technology (0)

LITTLE Awareness - read/heard of technology (1)

EXPOSURE to technology in environment (2)

SOME development in technology (3)

Very COMFORTABLE developing in technology (4)

EXPERTISE in technology i.e. could teach a class (5)

Javascript (ES6), Level - 3

AWS - DynamoDB, Level - 3

AWS - Lambda, Level - 3

AWS - S3, Level - 3

AWS - SNS/SQS, Level - 1

React, Level - 3

Automated E2E browser testing, Level - 4

Automated API integration testing, Level - 4

Python, Level - 2

Manual QA, Level - 4 

About the Role

The Test Engineer, Automation is responsible for coding and executing automation test scripts. The incumbent is responsible analyzing user stories and creating automated integration, system and acceptance test cases to ensure software quality and compliance with business intent.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Establish an automated testing framework, define testing practices, and integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for multiple products
• Code automated test scripts for using the following technologies:
• Testing frameworks and libraries such as Jest, Mocha, Chai, Sinon, Playwright
• Selenium, Cypress, and similar browser APIs
• BrowserStack
• Postman
• Code automated tests for:
• js frontend/browser interaction
• Serverless/node js
• Work as a technical contributor on an Agile team

Qualifications Needed for the Role

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or MIS.
• 5 - 7 years of experience in software systems, programming, testing and quality assurance.
• Working experience with tools cited above.
• Strong practical experience in JavaScript and NodeJS scripting experience in a Cloud based environment
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and browser DOM
• Experience working in Agile methodologies
• Working experience with CICD and DevOps
• Experience testing code running in Amazon Web Services, especially AWS Lambda
• Strong oral and written communication skills, problem solving and analytical ability
• Able to function both with minimal supervision and in a team-oriented unit

 Pay Rate Range: $80-$90 per hr (Depending on Experience)

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nextSource is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@nextSource.com.

What nextSource Provides:

• Healthcare Benefits including Medical, Prescription, Vision & Dental Coverage | United Healthcare
• Voluntary STD & LTD | New York Life
• 401(k) Retirement Planning | Fidelity
• Discount Program

*You are Eligible to participate in the benefits program if you are considered a full-time employee of nextSource, working at least 30 hours per week on a consistent basis. Your coverage will be effective on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.