HRE GROUP

Test Automation Engineer

HRE GROUP

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Florianópolis • Brazil

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Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudCypressGoogle Cloud PlatformGraphQLJavaJavaScriptJenkinsJMeterNoSQLPythonSDLCSeleniumSQL

About the role

  • 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).
  • Conduct performance/load testing using tools like JMeter, k6, or Gatling.
  • Identify and optimize bottlenecks in application performance and scalability.
  • Support security testing efforts, including penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and API security validation.
  • Define and implement QA standards and best practices to enhance test effectiveness.
  • Promote a shift-left testing approach, ensuring 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.
  • Partner with developers, product managers, and QA engineers to identify and resolve quality issues proactively.
  • Advocate for testability, automation adoption, and quality-driven engineering culture.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, providing feedback on test coverage and defect prevention strategies.

Requirements

  • 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
Benefits
  • Contract position (PJ - independent contractor)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
test automation engineeringautomated test frameworkstest-driven developmentbehavior-driven developmentperformance testingAPI automationprogramming languagesSQLNoSQLsecurity testing
Soft Skills
collaborationanalytical skillsdebugging skillscommunicationroot cause analysisdefect preventionproactive problem solvingfeedback provision
Certifications
ISTQB