QA Automation Engineer

Company Description

About Us:

Third Bridge provides critical investment decision support by connecting our clients with industry experts and comprehensive insights. We empower the world's leading private equity firms, hedge funds, and mutual funds with the knowledge to make informed decisions. With over 900 employees across eight global offices, ThirdBridge is celebrated for its innovative contributions to the financial sector and is recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies with a strong commitment to workplace excellence.

The Role:

The QA Automation Engineer will collaborate closely with one of our development teams, contributing to the development of both front-end and back-end systems. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing automation frameworks using TypeScript and Playwright, adhering to best practices to ensure high-quality, scalable solutions. You will also work with developers to maintain and enhance automation regression test packs. Manual testing will be required for legacy systems and areas where automation provides limited ROI.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and product teams to understand business requirements and ensure software solutions are aligned with business goals.

• Diagnose defects and track them from discovery to resolution.

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks using TypeScript and Playwright.

• Perform both manual and automated testing of web applications, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Write and execute API test cases for RESTful APIs.

• Participate in sprint planning, story estimations, and daily stand-ups to ensure quality is prioritized.

• Manage test cases using tools like X-ray or similar test management platforms.

• Ensure smooth CI/CD integration with tools like CircleCI and maintain version control using Git.

• Identify areas for automation to reduce manual testing efforts and increase efficiency.

• Understand data testing requirements, write and execute SQL queries to validate data accuracy, and perform backend data validations.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• Proficiency in UI automation testing, experience with Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, especially with a TypeScript-based framework. Solid understanding and ability to work with JavaScript projects.

• Familiarity with best practices in test automation and frameworks.

• Experience in API automation and using automation frameworks effectively. Hands-on experience testing RESTful APIs.

• Experience in integration testing is crucial, as these are significant activities at ThirdBridge.

• Experience SQL and databases.

• Demonstrated experience in an Agile development environment and familiarity with continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD) processes, experience with CircleCI or Jenkins.

• Proficiency in Git and version control systems.

• Extensive experience with Jira or other project management tools.

• Experience test management tools like X-ray or other similar platforms.

• Knowledge of Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools is a plus.

• Experience with Jest or other unit testing frameworks is preferred.

Desired Attributes:

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex challenges under pressure.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• A proactive approach to continuous learning and development.

• ISTQB certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Additional Information

What’s on Offer:

• A hybrid working model that supports work-life balance with the flexibility to work remotely or in-office as needed.

• A competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your contribution to our continued success.

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through hackathons, training, and a generous learning and development budget.

• Additional benefits include health and wellness programs, insurance, and paid time off for charity work and personal days.

Apply Now:

If you are a committed QA professional looking to advance your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, join Third Bridge in shaping the future of investment research. Apply today to be a part of our innovative team, driving quality and excellence.

We know that to be truly innovative, we need to have a diverse team around us. That is why Third Bridge is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are not 100% sure if you are right for the role, please apply anyway and we will be happy to consider your application.