Quality Assurance Engineer-Mid Level (LatAm Based)

Introduction:

Very Good Ventures is a global consultancy that delivers clients elegant solutions using disruptive technologies. At VGV, we believe that building very good technology starts with a culture of excellence, collaboration, humility, and openness – and of course, have a very good time while doing it.  We place our company values and culture at the forefront of everything we do. 

Rising to prominence as the foremost Flutter experts, VGV is at an exciting stage of growth as we expand our global presence and our range of strategic services. Our mission is to lead the most influential companies through new digital frontiers and improve the relationship between technology and those that create, manage, and experience it. VGV’s client roster spans industries, including Toyota, Google, Dow Jones, JSX, Betterment, and Norwegian Cruise Lines. 

People come to work at VGV to solve challenging problems with the newest technology, alongside some of the best talent in the industry, and in a culture that remains steadfastly dedicated to its employees.

Job description

We are looking for a SSR or SR automation tester with broad experience in automating mobile applications (two years at least) and CI/CD integration. 

Demonstrated experience with Appium automation in Typescript with Jenkins integration is a must.

Analytical thinking and detail oriented are a must. Functional testing expertise with clear understanding test cases execution. Testing experience with cross browser tools like BrowserStack. Ability to operate independently and teamwork are a must. Excellent english communication skills to share testing feedback, updates and concerns to the project team.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Automation Testing: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for mobile applications developed in Flutter on Android and iOS platforms, using Typescript with Appium running in Jenkins (AWS). Ensure seamless integration of automated tests within the CI/CD pipeline and utilize cross-browser tools like BrowserStack to validate functionality across multiple platforms.
• Test Execution: Execute automated test cases to validate the functionality, usability, and reliability of software products, ensuring they meet specified requirements. Asses UI automated tests reports, evaluate results, and provide comprehensive testing reports to stakeholders.
• Independence and Communication: Work independently with client Automation engineers and reach out for questions and occasional mentoring. Communicate identified issues to stakeholders. Adhere to pre-established automation and testing guidelines, ensuring alignment with the broader QA strategy. Demonstrate proactive engagement, innovative problem-solving, and a commitment to enhancing the quality of mobile applications.
• Collaboration: Ability to coordinate with a peer engineer to expand and maintain a single Appium framework. Experience with code reviews, shared ownership of automation assets, and ensuring consistency across contributions.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute actively to the enhancement of testing processes, methodologies, and best practices to drive overall product quality.

 

Success Metrics

The main goal is to increase the automated test coverage.

Next, success metrics will be listed:

• Flakiness Rate: Percentage of automated tests that fail intermittently without actual defects. A lower flakiness rate indicates high-quality, stable scripts.
• Test Maintenance Rate: Frequency of fixes or updates required for scripts due to issues in the code (as opposed to legitimate changes in the application).
• Script Reusability: Frequency with which existing scripts can be reused or adapted for new releases with minimal changes. High reusability indicates well-structured, maintainable scripts.

 

Qualifications

• Automated Testing Expertise: Strong knowledge of automation strategies, design patterns, and best practices, with a minimum of 2 years of experience as an Automation Quality Engineer.
• Functional Testing Skills: Knowledge and hands-on experience with functional testing techniques to ensure understanding of testing scenarios.
• Analytical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to critically analyze complex scenarios and develop effective automation solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in verifying application behavior, ensuring test accuracy, and maintaining thorough, precise documentation.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to troubleshoot issues, investigate defects, and propose effective solutions for a variety of testing challenges.
• Team Collaboration: Strong team player with a collaborative mindset, willing to share knowledge and continuously learn from others.
• Testing Tools Proficiency: Proven expertise with testing tools and platforms, including bug tracking systems, test case management tools, and hands-on experience with Appium (in Typescript frameworks), Jenkins, and AWS. .

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English to effectively collaborate with team members, clients, and stakeholders.

 

Total Rewards

VGV wants all employees to be supported in their personal and professional development, so we take a comprehensive approach to compensation and benefits. We benchmark every role based on location and against comparable companies to ensure competitiveness; however, actual compensation is highly dependent on numerous factors such as location, experience, knowledge and skills, qualifications and other job-related factors.

To further support your growth at our company, VGV also offers the following:

• Premium health insurance (subject to provider’s approval)
• The possibility to work remotely or in-office
• Flexible PTO and company holidays
• Your birthday off
• English courses
• Official VGV swag
• Working with a talented, global team on cutting edge projects with top clients

Company Values

• Do our best, professional work.
• Be collaborative partners.
• Scale with standards.
• Always be growing.
• Be very good.

Very Good Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment, and promoting diversity in our workforce. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives and contributions of each member of our global workforce, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success as a company.