Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer

About Us

Begin a career with one of the world’s largest virtual companies where you have flexibility and space to grow, just as we have been able to thanks to our team. Use the latest tools and technology to produce your best work and enjoy remuneration that’s reflective of your skills and experience.

Browse our current openings and apply today. We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Are you passionate about ensuring software quality through advanced automation? If you’re an innovator by nature and a Software Test Engineer with strong Python skills, we’d love to hear from you! This is a full-time, home-based position. Join our global team of 250+ professionals from over 60 countries.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable test automation frameworks and test suites using Python.

Implement automated testing strategies for APIs and ML/AI models, ensuring accuracy, performance, and reliability.

Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other QA engineers to define test strategies and ensure comprehensive test coverage.

Analyze complex software systems and identify opportunities for automation to improve testing efficiency.

Execute automated test scripts, report defects, and work closely with development teams for timely resolution.

Monitor and maintain test automation environments, ensuring stability and reliability.

Mentor and guide junior QA engineers in best practices for test automation and API testing.

Continuously evaluate and adopt new tools and technologies to enhance testing processes.

Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality.

Contribute to the overall QA strategy, driving continuous improvement initiatives within the team.

The skills and traits we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Minimum of 5 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on automation testing.

Proficiency in Python for writing API automation.

Experience using Playwright and Python for performing UI testing.

Experience testing Web Service APIs with manual and automation tools (Postman, JMeter,

SoapUI, etc.).

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a remote, team-oriented environment.

Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.

Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB) is desirable but not required.

The secret ingredients that make us special:

• Your growth is our growth. We invest in your future with paid training and other professional opportunities.
• We’re industry innovators at the forefront of change. Equipped with the latest technologies and a team of knowledgeable colleagues by your side, you’ll embrace new and interesting challenges.
• Your location. Your schedule — Pick your time zone, choose your preferred hours, and work from the place where you feel most at home.
• Flexibility and freedom are in our DNA! As long as you have a stable internet connection and the drive to thrive, you can travel and work from anywhere you like.
• A workload you can rely on. We’ll set you enough tasks to keep that mind busy! At Scopic, we’ll ensure you always have a consistent flow of engaging, challenging work to do.
• Recognition and reward. We acknowledge diligence and hard work through annual pay increases for good performance.

Down to business!

• Your starting rate is negotiable depending on your skills and experience.
• This is an hourly paid position.
• Contractors are paid monthly via wire transfer.

Our values:

Scopic is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, marital status, national origin, gender, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.

Have the skills, the drive, and the passion to join the Scopic family?

Apply today to join our growing team of remote professionals from around the world.

TERMS OF APPLICATION

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