Senior QA Automation Engineer

About the role The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (Automation) is responsible for the design, development, and execution of quality assurance processes for proprietary software systems, ensuring the delivery of high quality applications through meticulous testing efforts. This role involves defining, planning, and implementing comprehensive test strategies that incorporate both manual and automated testing methodologies. The Senior QA Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to conduct rigorous testing processes, including UI, load, integration, and API testing, while managing testing priorities and contributing to the improvement of testing practices and documentation to support the growth of Anthesis' digital services. The focus is on ensuring adherence to best practices and driving continuous improvement in testing methodologies. Additionally, the Senior QA Engineer (Automation) provides guidance to junior team members as needed, leveraging strong technical expertise and a hands-on approach to testing and defect management. Key responsibilities Plan, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure product quality Lead the definition, creation, and execution of manual test cases for functional, UI/UX, API, regression, and compatibility testing Conduct various types of testing, including UI, load, integration, regression, and API endpoint testing, ensuring a thorough evaluation of software Work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, identify test scenarios, and prioritize testing efforts Actively participate in Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Reviews, and Retrospectives to ensure alignment with team goals Analyze user stories and use cases for validity and feasibility, providing feedback to enhance testing coverage Automate tests where possible to improve efficiency and effectiveness Develop and maintain best practices and processes to enhance testing methodologies Report and track defects using bug tracking tools and assist with debugging and troubleshooting Collaborate with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to identify and resolve defects efficiently About you Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field 5+ years of hands-on automation testing experience and at least 3 years of manual testing experience Advanced knowledge of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum development processes with experience in cross-functional team collaboration Extensive experience in API testing (RESTful, SOAP), functional testing, UI/UX testing, cross-browser testing, regression testing, and web accessibility testing Proficiency in testing tools such as XRay, Postman, JMeter, Selenium, and Jira Experience in creating and managing automation frameworks using languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI for automated test execution Strong knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and experience with branching strategies Expertise in bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) with the ability to document and communicate issues effectively About us Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world's largest multinationals such as Reckitt, Cisco, Tesco, The North Face, and Target. The company brings together 1,300+ experts operating across 22 countries and 44 office locations with offices in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, Netherlands, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and the US. We encourage all employees to contribute their ideas, perspectives, and experiences to help us create an inclusive and equitable workplace. By embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities, we believe we can drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve our shared goals.