QA Automation Engineer II

Description

Job Summary: A test automation professional responsible for developing and maintaining test scripts and frameworks, as well as supporting test planning in agile environments. Key Highlights: 1. Experience in automation of functional, regression, and API testing. 2. Collaboration within agile teams and continuous quality improvement. 3. Opportunity for technical growth in test pipelines. **Job Description:** * Develop and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, and API testing; * Design and maintain automation frameworks focused on reusability, scalability, and coverage; * Support test planning and definition of acceptance criteria in collaboration with QA Analysts and PO Analysts; * Execute automated tests integrated into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions); * Participate in team agile ceremonies (daily stand-up, planning, refinement, review, and retrospective); * Ensure traceability of tests and defects in management tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, etc.); * Validate integrations among APIs, microservices, and databases; * Collaborate with the team to diagnose and fix failures detected in automated tests; * Work with developers and QA analysts to continuously improve quality and testing processes; * Support technical evolution of the test pipeline by proposing automation and performance improvements. **Required Qualifications:** * Bachelor's degree completed in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields; * Minimum of 4 years of proven experience in test automation; * Practical experience with Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or equivalent tools; * Solid knowledge of REST API testing (Postman, RestAssured, or similar); * Proficiency in programming or scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, Java, or equivalent); * Experience with continuous integration and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions); * Knowledge of source code versioning (Git) and best practices for reuse and documentation; * Experience working in agile environments (Scrum, Kanban) and cross-functional collaboration; * Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and results-oriented mindset. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Experience in performance and load testing (JMeter, Gatling, K6, or equivalents); * Familiarity with containers and cloud environments (Docker, AWS, Azure); * Knowledge of BDD/TDD (Cucumber, Behave); * Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB Foundation or Agile Tester); * Intermediate English proficiency. At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility\-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data\-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure. **We are Nextpower** ====================