DATOMS - Quality Assurance Automation Engineer - Javascript/TypeScript

About Us

DATOMS is an IoT platform designed to streamline asset management and operations for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of engines and related products. The platform addresses the complex needs of OEMs by providing comprehensive solutions that enhance product performance, improve operational efficiency, and reduce downtime.

As a leader in IoT innovation, DATOMS is trusted by leading engine manufacturers. The platform empowers OEMs to leverage technology for business growth, optimize operations, and maintain a competitive edge. By integrating IoT into their products, OEMs can unlock new revenue streams, enhance efficiency, and deliver superior services to their customers.

Job Description

We are looking for a meticulous and technically-skilled QA Automation Engineer to be the guardian of quality for our high-performance IoT platform. You will take end-to-end ownership of the testing process for our web, mobile, and desktop applications, with a strong focus on building a world-class automation framework. The ideal candidate is an engineer with a passion for quality who wants to write code that ensures our product is stable, performant, and reliable. We strongly encourage junior developers with a keen eye for detail and a desire to specialize in quality engineering to apply. This is a critical role where you will have a direct, real-world impact on product excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive QA strategy that includes both automated and manual testing.
• Design, build, and maintain a robust automation framework for our React-based web and mobile applications using tools like Cypress, or similar new-age alternatives.
• Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code for automated UI, API, and integration tests.
• Perform thorough, user-centric manual and exploratory testing on new features to catch issues and fit them into the automated testing framework.
• Write, maintain, and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts, including running in CI/CD pipeline.
• Identify, document, and meticulously track bugs and regressions in a bug-tracking system, e.g. Asana.
• Take primary ownership of API testing for our Node.js microservices, ensuring data integrity and contract adherence.
• Perform non-functional testing, including performance, load, and security testing, to ensure our platform meets its SLAs.
• Collaborate closely with developers and product managers to understand requirements, clarify ambiguities, and ensure testability from the start of the development cycle.
  
  

Qualifications

• B.Tech. degree or higher educational qualification.
• 2+ years of experience in a dedicated a QA Automation role, Or, 2+ years of experience as a Frontend or Full-Stack Developer in a production environment with a strong interest in testing and quality.
• Strong understanding of QA fundamentals, methodologies, and the software development lifecycle.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, with JavaScript/TypeScript being highly preferred.
• Proven experience in writing, executing, and maintaining automated tests using a modern JavaScript/TypeScript framework (e.g., Cypress, Playwright).
• Hands-on experience testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman, Insomnia, or directly within an automation framework.
• An exceptional eye for detail and a passion for finding elusive bugs.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with a modern automation framework (e.g.,Cypress, Playwright, Appium).
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or k6.
• Basic knowledge of SQL to perform data validation in databases.
• Knowledge of IoT data and related technologies.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD tools.
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects to successful business outcomes.
  
  

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