QA Automation Engineer at Kitco Metals focusing on automating web, API, and integration testing processes. Collaborating with developers and utilizing AI-assisted tools for efficiency.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain automated tests for web, API, and integration scenarios - primarily using Playwright.
Convert existing manual and written test cases into reliable automated tests.
Help run and monitor automated tests within our CI/CD pipelines so issues surface early.
Investigate, document, and report defects clearly, then verify fixes.
Partner with developers to understand new features and spot potential issues early (a shift-left approach).
Help keep our test suites and test environments healthy, stable, and trustworthy.
Use AI-assisted tools (such as GitHub Copilot or Claude) to write, accelerate, and maintain automated tests as a regular part of your workflow.
Requirements
2+ years of experience in software testing & test automation.
Good understanding of software testing concepts (test cases, test types, and the testing lifecycle).
Understanding of CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins
Familiarity with at least one automation framework (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium).
Foundational programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript or Python.
Comfort using Git for version control as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving instincts and clear, collaborative communication.
Comfortable using AI coding assistants or other AI tools to enable and accelerate automation across different types of testing.
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