Senior Automated Testing Engineer

• Define and implement a comprehensive testing strategy, covering both manual and automated testing approaches.
• Build and maintain a robust automated testing framework using modern tools such as Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, or Puppeteer.
• Develop and manage end-to-end testing for critical workflows, covering both frontend (Angular, Next.js) and backend (Nest.js) services.
• Implement API testing using tools like Postman, Rest Assured, or Pact for microservice validation.
• Automate test execution within CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) to provide instant feedback on code quality.
• Integrate test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD) practices into the development workflow.

Monitoring and Performance Testing:

• Implement synthetic user monitoring to simulate real-world interactions, using tools like Grafana Synthetic Monitoring, New Relic Synthetics, or custom scripts.
• Develop real user monitoring (RUM) solutions to capture live user interactions, performance metrics, and potential bottlenecks.
• Set up real-time monitoring dashboards in Grafana to visualise test results, performance data, and user experience metrics.
• Conduct performance and load testing using tools like JMeter, Gatling, or k6 to validate application stability and scalability.
• Implement visual regression testing with tools such as Percy, Applitools, or Cypress Visual Testing to detect unexpected UI changes.

Quality Assurance and Reporting:

• Maintain a centralised test repository with version control (GitHub) for tracking changes and maintaining history.
• Automate test result reporting and integrate with dashboard solutions (like Grafana) to present real-time quality metrics.
• Perform systematic manual testing when required, especially for new features or high-risk changes.
• Collaborate with developers and product owners to create clear test cases and acceptance criteria.
• Maintain detailed test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and bug reports.

Security and Compliance Testing:

• Integrate security checks and vulnerability scanning into automated workflows.
• Conduct security testing to identify and mitigate risks, using tools like OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite.
• Ensure that automated testing workflows adhere to security and compliance standards.

Collaboration and Mentoring:

• Work closely with frontend and backend developers to identify testing requirements and integrate testing into the development process.
• Mentor team members on writing testable code and implementing best testing practices.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to improve quality across the entire development lifecycle.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior Automated Testing Engineer or similar role.
• Strong expertise in automated testing frameworks: Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, or Puppeteer.
• Proficiency in API testing with tools like Postman, Rest Assured, or Pact.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) for test automation.
• Experience building real user monitoring (RUM) and synthetic monitoring solutions.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, k6).
• Experience with visual regression testing tools (Percy, Applitools).
• Solid understanding of monitoring and observability tools, especially Grafana.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, JavaScript) for writing automated tests and monitoring scripts.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and integrating security testing into automated workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to mentor and lead others.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Shopnest’s tech stack: Angular, Next.js, Nest.js, Postgres, Kubernetes.
• Experience with logging and tracing systems (Loki, OpenTelemetry).
• Exposure to AI-driven testing tools or AI-based anomaly detection.
• Experience in e-commerce or social commerce environments.
• Knowledge of containerised testing with Docker and Kubernetes.