QA Engineer II, Automation (Hybrid)
KAP Bangalore IND
Job Title
QA Engineer II, Automation (Hybrid)Job Description
For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best in class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.
Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization, impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students’ lives.
The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.
The QA Engineer II, Automation role involves developing and maintaining robust automated test scripts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable and scalable applications, and providing support for software releases and defect investigations. Additionally, the role includes offering valuable feedback and assisting product owners with feature prioritization through informed technical decisions.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop automated test scripts that are robust, performant, and maintainable using Playwright
Work closely with developers, designers, and DevOps to meet team commitments
Work with the QA Lead to improve software development and quality assurance processes
Ensure that applications and APIs developed by the team are reliable and meet users' needs
Work with Performance test experts and make sure the platform is scalable and reliable.
Provide the product owner with the information they need to prioritize features (e.g., effort estimates, alternatives, technical risk)
Manage the timeline and status of the software release process
Work closely with developers to learn implementation details about product features and perform releases
Provide production support for software products by investigating and recreating reported defects
Give timely, helpful feedback to peers and managers.
Make decisions on technical tradeoffs by looking at tactical and strategic perspectives.
Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office
30-day notification period preferred
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
At least 4 years of experience in automated software testing and quality assurance
Experience with the entire software lifecycle - requirements capture, analysis, design, implementation, quality assurance, deployment, and maintenance
Experience with automated testing frameworks, such as Playwright with Javascript
Experience with API testing and performance testing with tools using Playwright
Average knowledge on technologies such as HTML, CSS, Java, JavaScript
Basic expertise in Accessibility and Performance Testing
Familiarity with Amazon Web Services is a plus
Experience working on Agile teams that release at least every two weeks
Familiarity with standard web and mobile architectures, both hardware and software
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Be motivated to meet commitments and deliver the highest value possible
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with Amazon Web Services a plus
Basic expertise in Accessibility and Performance Testing
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Location
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00092 Kaplan HealthAt Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible. And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.
Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.
Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.
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Hybrid schedule Hybrid schedule; 3 days remote / 2 days in office
Benefits/PerksBonus or commission-eligible Comprehensive benefits package Employee development opportunities Hybrid schedule Hybrid work Inclusive workplace
Tasks- Collaborate with teams
- Develop
- Develop automated test scripts
- Investigate defects
- Provide feedback
- Provide production support
- Support software releases
Accessibility testing Agile Analysis Analytical API Testing Automated Testing AWS Collaboration Communication Creativity CSS DevOps Diversity Equity HTML Inclusion Java Javascript Organization Performance Testing Playwright Problem-solving QA Quality Assurance Software Development Technology
Experience4 years
EducationBachelor Bachelor's degree Business Communication Computer Science Education Information Technology Master's degree Related Technology
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