The Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for creating and maintaining an automated end-to-end integration test suite for our large Angular application with a C# .NET Core backend. The role involves working closely with developers and managers to plan tests, ensure coverage of both new and existing features, and contribute to build verifications and nightly testing. This position also involves creating or modifying Azure DevOps pipelines to run automated tests, assisting with unit test expansion, and performing manual tests for areas not yet covered.
The Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for creating and maintaining an automated end-to-end integration test suite for our large Angular application with a C# .NET Core backend. The role involves working closely with developers and managers to plan tests, ensure coverage of both new and existing features, and contribute to build verifications and nightly testing. This position also involves creating or modifying Azure DevOps pipelines to run automated tests, assisting with unit test expansion, and performing manual tests for areas not yet covered.
Responsibilities:
Automated End-to-End TestingDevelop and maintain comprehensive test suites using Cypress to verify functionality across our Angular and C# .NET Core stack.Collaborate with developers to ensure coverage for new features and address any gaps in existing automated tests.
Test PlanningWork with managers and stakeholders to understand intended feature behaviors and design test strategies for them.Analyze application features and workflows to identify critical paths and potential risk areas, ensuring adequate coverage.
Azure DevOps IntegrationConfigure and modify Azure DevOps pipelines to execute end-to-end tests as part of build verifications.Set up nightly or scheduled test runs to maintain continuous quality checks.
Manual TestingExecute manual test plans for areas not yet automated to ensure a high level of quality before production releases.Provide detailed feedback on defects, working with developers on timely resolution.
Unit Test SupportDevelop helper methods that will accelerate developer unit testing.Assist in expanding unit test coverage using Jasmine and Karma for existing functionality.Offer guidance on testing best practices to help developers create robust unit test suites.
CollaborationWork closely with the development team to identify, debug, and resolve test failures and application issues.Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to offer insights on test progress and potential risks.To be successful in this role, you will have:
Essential:Systems/Software:Cypress for end-to-end test automationAngular (2+) and C# .NET Core experience (for understanding application flow)Jasmine and Karma for unit testing AngularNUnit for unit testing .NET Core backendMicrosoft Azure DevOps for CI/CD and project managementDocker containers and containerized developmentGit for source control
Experience:A minimum of 2-3 years in test automation, including end-to-end testing of web applicationsFamiliarity with agile development and frequent releasesExperience planning and writing manual test cases, then converting them into automated coverage
Nice to Have:Tertiary degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related fieldExposure to Azure Data Factory, SQL Server BI, SSIS, Azure Fabric, or DatabricksPrior experience with large-scale enterprise applications and complex data integrations
