Test automation engineer

Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Test automation engineer role at Netvagas The Test Automation Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our platforms. This role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks while collaborating with software engineers, product managers, and QA teams to implement robust test strategies. We are looking for someone with deep expertise in test automation, CI/CD, and performance testing, who thrives in an Agile development environment and is passionate about driving quality-first software engineering practices. Responsibilities Test Automation Strategy & Execution: design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks for API, UI, and integration testing. Develop automated test cases using tools like Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, and Postman. Ensure broad test coverage across functional, regression, and performance test suites. Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins). Performance & Security Testing: conduct performance/load testing using tools like JMeter, k6, or Gatling, identify and optimize bottlenecks in application performance and scalability, and support security testing efforts (penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and API security validation). Continuous Improvement & QA Best Practices: define and implement QA standards and best practices to enhance test effectiveness, promote shift-left testing, and ensure early-stage test validation in the SDLC. Work closely with developers to ensure high-quality code delivery through test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD). Maintain and enhance test reporting dashboards for test coverage visibility and defect tracking. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: partner with developers, product managers, and QA engineers to identify and resolve quality issues proactively, advocate for testability and automation adoption, and participate in Agile ceremonies. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in test automation engineering within Agile software development environments. ISTQB certification. Expertise in test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium). Strong proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript, C#, Java). Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins) and test integration into pipelines. Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL testing, and API automation using Postman, RestAssured, or similar. Proficiency in performance testing tools like JMeter, k6, or Gatling. Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases for test data setup and validation. Knowledge of security testing practices, including penetration testing, OWASP Top 10, and API security. Hands-on experience in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and infrastructure testing. Strong analytical and debugging skills, with a focus on root cause analysis and defect prevention. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex testing strategies clearly. Fluent English. Nice To Have Experience with containerized applications and Kubernetes testing. Exposure to contract testing (Pact, Spring Cloud Contract). Familiarity with AI-driven test automation tools. Background in financial, payments, or Homeowners Association (HOA) management platforms. Benefits Contratação PJ Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Quality Assurance Industries: Human Resources Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Netvagas by 2x. Get notified about new Quality Assurance Automation Engineer jobs in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Software Development Engineer in Test - Remote We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr