QA Engineer (Manual & Automation)

<h3 data-path-to-node="3">About CodeRoad</h3> <p data-path-to-node="4">CodeRoad provides end-to-end software development services, helping businesses scale with ideal infrastructure solutions. From staff augmentation to dedicated IT teams and general software engineering, our nearshore technology services empower businesses to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.</p> <h3 data-path-to-node="5">About the Role</h3> <p data-path-to-node="6">We are seeking a high-caliber Quality Assurance Engineer to anchor the testing strategy within a high-performing, cross-functional Scrum POD. In this role, you will bridge the gap between manual precision and robust automation, collaborating directly with Product Owners, Architects, and Software Engineers to maintain the technical backbone of our enterprise, multi-tier web applications. You will be responsible for evaluating complex business workflows and ensuring that testing activities seamlessly align with architectural direction and engineering best practices.</p> <p data-path-to-node="7">This role is critical to accelerating our continuous delivery pipeline and guaranteeing that every release is robust, scalable, and production-ready. By advocating for quality early in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and driving the development of automated test frameworks, your leadership will directly impact product stability and the overall velocity of the engineering team.</p> <h3 data-path-to-node="8">Key Responsibilities</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="9"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Own and Optimize</strong> the end-to-end testing lifecycle, balancing rigorous manual exploratory testing with advanced test automation to deliver fully validated, "done" features at the end of each sprint.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Design, Build, and Maintain</strong> scalable automated test frameworks from scratch using <strong data-path-to-node="9,1,0" data-index-in-node="82">Selenium WebDriver</strong> and <strong data-path-to-node="9,1,0" data-index-in-node="105">C#</strong> to support continuous testing initiatives.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Lead</strong> the design and execution of comprehensive test plans, formulating test case designs, executing code reviews for test scripts, and establishing testing patterns across the organization.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Collaborate</strong> closely with Architects and Software Engineers on complex, enterprise-level initiatives to research, evaluate, and recommend cutting-edge QA tools and technologies.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Integrate</strong> automated test suites into continuous integration and continuous deployment (<strong data-path-to-node="9,4,0" data-index-in-node="87">CI/CD</strong>) pipelines to foster a shift-left quality culture.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Analyze and Troubleshoot</strong> complex technical defects, utilizing deep logical and root-cause analysis to document clear, reproducible bug reports and technical findings.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="10">Requirements</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="11"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">5+ years</strong> of professional experience in QA engineering, with a strong emphasis on <strong data-path-to-node="11,0,0" data-index-in-node="81">.NET, C#</strong>, and the Microsoft technology stack for building automated test suites.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Deep Technical Expertise</strong> in <strong data-path-to-node="11,1,0" data-index-in-node="28">Selenium WebDriver</strong> using <strong data-path-to-node="11,1,0" data-index-in-node="53">C#</strong>, alongside object-oriented software development and design principles for enterprise applications.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Solid Proficiency</strong> in front-end technologies including <strong data-path-to-node="11,2,0" data-index-in-node="54">JavaScript, React, AngularJS, CSS, and HTML</strong> for efficient element identification and UI testing.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Proven Track Record</strong> in testing <strong data-path-to-node="11,3,0" data-index-in-node="31">RESTful web services</strong> and APIs using automated C# HttpClient approaches or specialized tooling (e.g., <strong data-path-to-node="11,3,0" data-index-in-node="132">Postman</strong>).</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Strong Agile Background</strong> with extensive experience in <strong data-path-to-node="11,4,0" data-index-in-node="53">Scrum</strong> or <strong data-path-to-node="11,4,0" data-index-in-node="62">Kanban</strong> frameworks, showcasing an ability to break down complex stories into thin slices of deliverable features.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Soft Skills:</strong> An ownership mindset, exceptional analytical troubleshooting skills, a team-first attitude, and the adaptability to learn complex business workflows rapidly.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="11,6,0"><strong data-path-to-node="11,6,0" data-index-in-node="0">Advanced English</strong> (excellent written and verbal communication skills).</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="12">Nice to Have</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="13"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="13,0,0">Hands-on experience with Behavior-Driven Development (<strong data-path-to-node="13,0,0" data-index-in-node="54">BDD</strong>) frameworks like <strong data-path-to-node="13,0,0" data-index-in-node="75">SpecFlow</strong>, or unit testing frameworks such as <strong data-path-to-node="13,0,0" data-index-in-node="120">NUnit/xUnit</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="13,1,0">Direct exposure to cloud-native messaging and infrastructure components, specifically <strong data-path-to-node="13,1,0" data-index-in-node="86">Azure Service Bus</strong>, <strong data-path-to-node="13,1,0" data-index-in-node="105">Octopus Deploy</strong>, and <strong data-path-to-node="13,1,0" data-index-in-node="125">TeamCity</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="13,2,0">Familiarity with both relational and non-relational database ecosystems, such as <strong data-path-to-node="13,2,0" data-index-in-node="81">MS SQL Server</strong> and <strong data-path-to-node="13,2,0" data-index-in-node="99">MongoDB</strong>.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="14">What You’ll Love</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="15"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="15,0,0">100% Remote</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="15,1,0">Holidays off</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="15,2,0">Paid Time Off</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="15,3,0">Health insurance assistance</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="15,4,0">Competitive USD compensation</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="15,5,0">Growth opportunities</p> </li> </ul>