QA Automation Engineer I at Juniper Square in Remote

Summary: Juniper Square is dedicated to unlocking the potential of private markets by digitizing them for greater efficiency and transparency. As a QA Automation Engineer I, you will collaborate with product and engineering teams to define and drive manual and automation testing efforts, ensuring product quality and user experience through detailed testing and automation frameworks. Responsibilities: - Review functional specifications and technical design documents, providing meaningful feedback and using AI-assisted analysis to identify edge cases or logic gaps early in the SDLC - Work closely with development teams to identify test cases for automation and leverage AI-powered IDEs (like Cursor or Augment) to rapidly prototype and scaffold new test suites - Design, develop, and execute test cases against product features and backend systems - Maintain and extend automation frameworks (Cypress/Playwright/Locust) by utilizing LLMs for code refactoring, optimizing test scripts, and reducing flaky test patterns - Contribute to your development team on best practices, processes, and problem-solving, including the ethical and effective use of AI tools in the QA workflow - Develop automated test result reports and highlight any potential quality risks - Identify, troubleshoot, and track bugs to resolution, using AI tools to assist in root cause analysis and log interpretation - Be an advocate for automation: Partner with the engineering team to provide recommendations on how to decrease manual efforts through automated solutions and AI-driven test generation Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience - 1-3 years in Software Quality Assurance, with strong expertise in testing web applications - Skilled in designing, building, and maintaining test automation frameworks for web applications (preferably using Playwright) - Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python - Proactive in using AI-powered tools (e.g., Augment, Cursor, Gemini) to accelerate test authoring, assist in debugging automation scripts, and optimize documentation workflows - Hands-on experience in both manual, and/or automated testing of REST and/or GraphQL APIs using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or Locust - Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and software development lifecycle concepts, including code review practices, code coverage analysis, continuous testing, and delivery - Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), test management tools (e.g., TestRail), and issue-tracking platforms (e.g., Jira) - Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL is a plus - Knowledge of cloud environments (e.g., AWS) and experience with application deployments - Experience in creating comprehensive test plans, authoring test cases, executing tests, and adhering to QA best practices - Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within Agile development teams - Strong written and verbal communication skills in English Required Skills: Test Automation, Programming Skills, API Testing Important Skills: CI/CD, SDLC, AI-Augmented Development, Tools, Systems Nice-to-Have Skills: Databases, Cloud, Deployment, Test Process Benefits: Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family, Life insurance, Mental wellness coverage, Fertility and growing family support, Flex Time Off in addition to company-paid holidays, Paid family leave, medical leave, and bereavement leave policies, Retirement saving plans, Allowance to customize your work and technology setup at home, Annual professional development stipend