QA Automation Lead

About JWP:

JWP is transforming the Digital Video Economy as a trusted partner for over 40,000 broadcasters, publishers, and video-driven brands through our cutting-edge video software and data insights platform. JWP empowers customers with unprecedented independence and control over their digital video content. Established in 2004 as an open-source video player, JWP has evolved into the premier force driving digital video for businesses worldwide. With a rich legacy of pioneering video technology, JWP customers currently generate 8 billion video impressions/month and 5 billion minutes of videos watched/month. At JWP, everyone shares a passion for revolutionizing the digital video landscape. If you are ready to be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team then join us in shaping the future of video!

The Quality Assurance Automation Team:

The Quality Assurance Automation Team plays a vital role in our software development lifecycle, ensuring the quality and reliability of software products through the implementation and maintenance of automated testing frameworks and processes.

The Opportunity:

Joining the Quality Assurance Automation Team at JWP presents an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in revolutionizing the digital video landscape. As a QA Automation Lead, you will spearhead the development and implementation of cutting-edge testing strategies and frameworks, ensuring the highest standards of quality and reliability for our software products. With a dynamic and collaborative environment, you will have the chance to lead and mentor a team of talented QA Automation Engineers, driving innovation and continuous improvement.

As a QA Automation Lead, you will:

• Develop and maintain the overarching testing strategy for the company's software product, integrating industry best practices and emerging technologies into the testing strategy.
• Lead and mentor a team of QA Automation Engineers:
  • Providing technical expertise, guidance and support to ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks.
• Oversee the creation and execution of automated test suites, validating software functionality, performance and UX.
• Perform code reviews and enforce coding standards and best practices in test automation development.
• Identify opportunities to optimize QA processes, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency through automation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automated testing for client-side applications and improve release management practices.
• Work closely with product management, development teams, and other stakeholders to align testing activities with business objectives and project timelines.
• Communicate testing progress, findings, and recommendations through reports, presentations, and stakeholder meetings.
• Act as a liaison between QA, development, and other departments to resolve issues and ensure product quality.

Requirements for the role:

• Minimum 5+ years in a QA automation role, with a focus on frontend technologies and React-based applications.
• Excellent proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.
• Expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, or related programming languages for test automation development.
• Experience leading and managing teams in an Agile environment.
• Superb attention to details, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of performance testing methodologies and tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).

Bonus Points:

• Experience with cloud-based testing platforms such as BrowserStack.
• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI.
• Experience with software engineering.

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