QualityWorks Consulting Group, LLC

Software Development Engineer in Test – Automation

QualityWorks Consulting Group, LLC

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇯🇲 Jamaica

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Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

Tech Stack

AndroidCypressGraphQLJavaScriptSDLCSelenium

About the role

  • Design, build, and maintain automation frameworks for web, mobile, and backend systems.
  • Lead API and backend testing (REST, GraphQL, Postman, Swagger, etc.).
  • Develop and execute automated tests using: - Web Automation: Cypress (JavaScript-based end-to-end testing) - Mobile Automation: Maestro (YAML-based with embedded JavaScript syntax for logic handling).
  • Execute manual and automated functional, integration, and regression testing.
  • Partner with developers and product managers to identify risks and ensure early defect resolution.
  • Contribute to deployment readiness, hotfix verification, and production issue troubleshooting.
  • Define and track quality metrics to improve reliability and performance.
  • Research, recommend, and implement best practices in test automation and quality engineering.

Requirements

  • 2–3 years’ experience in QA automation, SDET, or backend-focused testing.
  • Proven expertise in API and backend testing.
  • 1–2 years of experience in mobile automation, ideally with Maestro or comparable tools such as Appium, Espresso, or XCUITest.
  • Comfort writing YAML-based automation scripts with lightweight JavaScript logic.
  • Familiarity with mobile build tools (Android Studio, Xcode).
  • Hands-on experience with automation tools (WebDriverIO, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar).
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and the SDLC.
  • Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (Jira, TestRail, or similar).
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to design test scenarios and datasets.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills with a passion for quality.
Benefits
  • A flexible, remote-first culture that values autonomy, collaboration, and growth.
  • Continuous learning opportunities in advanced automation, APIs, performance, and DevOps.
  • A dynamic team environment where innovation and creativity thrive.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
QA automationSDETAPI testingbackend testingmobile automationYAML scriptingJavaScripttest automationfunctional testingregression testing
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationanalytical mindsetrisk identificationdefect resolutionquality passion