QE

Job#: 3035028

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Engineer (QE) with expertise in both manual and automation testing, specifically using Cypress. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of web applications through robust test planning, execution, and automation. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced agile environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Cypress for web applications.
• Perform manual testing for new features, regression, and exploratory testing as needed.
• Create and manage test plans, test cases, and test data based on product requirements and user stories.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous quality validation.
• Identify, document, and track bugs and issues using tools like Jira or similar.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to understand requirements and ensure test coverage.
• Analyze test results and provide actionable feedback to improve product quality.
• Maintain and enhance the automation framework to support scalability and reusability.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives as part of the agile process.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in software testing, with a mix of manual and automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cypress for end-to-end testing.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript for writing Cypress tests.
• Experience with web application testing, including UI, API, and integration testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with other automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright).
• Knowledge of REST API testing using tools like Postman or Cypress.
• Exposure to performance testing and security testing concepts.
• Experience with BDD frameworks like Cucumber.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.