Senior QA Automation Engineer Cypress @ Sparq
placeUnited States
attach_money $130,000
businessOn Site
scheduleSalaried Ft
Posted 10 hours ago
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Introduction
The Senior QA Automation Engineer Cypress role at Sparq offers a unique opportunity to lead the automation testing team using Cypress, with the flexibility of remote, onsite, or hybrid work arrangements. This position is open only to candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Why You Will Enjoy Mondays Again
Work in a fun and creative environment while enjoying:
- Collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues
- Progressive career development and advancement opportunities
- Continuous training, mentorship, and certification programs
- Exposure to modern technologies in an agile setting
- Competitive salary with bonus and benefits package
- Flexible work location options
- Robust benefits including matching 401(k) and substantial PTO
- Tuition reimbursement
A Day in the Life
As a Senior QA Automation Engineer Cypress, you will:
- Lead the Sparq QA Automation team and collaborate with client QA and engineering teams.
- Review requirements and participate in architecture and design reviews for scalable automation frameworks.
- Evaluate and recommend optimal solutions for cross-browser and end-to-end testing.
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Cypress integrated with tools such as Postman, JMeter, and BrowserStack.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines integrating Cypress tests within cloud environments and containerized frameworks.
- Develop reusable Cypress frameworks and libraries for web and mobile testing.
- Monitor, triage, and maintain automated test results for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with developers for debugging and root-cause analysis of issues.
- Document and manage test cases ensuring traceability across requirements and defect tracking.
What It Takes
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- A consultative approach and strong problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to exceeding client expectations.
- Experience in project oversight and delivering results.
- Flexibility in a high-growth organization.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate teams.
- A hunger for continuous learning and professional development.
- Intellectual curiosity and creative solutioning.
- An in-depth understanding of the software development life cycle.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Key Skills/Competency
- Cypress
- Automation
- CI/CD
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Cloud (AWS/Azure)
- Test Engineering
- Postman
- JMeter
- Leadership
How to Get Hired at Sparq
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize Your Resume: Tailor your experience to Cypress automation and QA leadership.
- Research Sparq Culture: Dive into company mission and testimonials on LinkedIn.
- Highlight Key Skills: Emphasize CI/CD, cloud, and automation frameworks.
- Prepare for Technical Discussions: Be ready to discuss Cypress, Docker, and test strategies.
- Practice Behavioral Insights: Prepare examples on leadership and mentoring.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review Cypress testing fundamentals thoroughly.
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Study CI/CD integration concepts with cloud platforms.
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Practice containerization with Docker and Kubernetes.
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Refresh skills in automation tool integrations.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a time you led a team.
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How do you handle project setbacks?
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Explain your mentorship approach.
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Discuss communication challenges in past roles.
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