Software Development Engineer - Automation QA

Software Development Engineer - Automation QA 

At Fortune Media, we are reinventing how a storied brand, steeped in journalism and business, adapts to today’s digital-first world. The digital transformation of Fortune from a print magazine to a multi-channel media company is in full swing, and we want you to be a part of it. The Engineering team works on multiple digital properties at Fortune: from the editorial website, conferences, Fortune Recommends and others. Our goal is to launch new products to build on our core competencies of content, events and education, in order to diversify our revenue streams; and to improve the experience and monetization of existing properties. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Automation QA Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be a critical contributor to ensuring the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge applications. You will work closely with product managers and engineers in a fast-paced environment, building and maintaining robust automated test suites and participating in the entire sftware development lifecycle. Your expertise in automation testing, combined with strong coding skills, will be essential for driving efficiency and quality in our release process. You will champion a superior user experience across both mobile and desktop platforms, leveraging your automation skills to ensure comprehensive test coverage. 

Responsibilities: 

• Test Automation Development:  

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web and mobile applications using industry-standard frameworks and tools. 

• Build and maintain end-to-end (e2e) automated tests to cover critical user flows and regression scenarios. 

• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and reusable test code. 

• CI/CD Integration:  

• Integrate automated tests into our Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline. 

• Configure and maintain test execution environments within the CI/CD pipeline. 

• Analyze test results from automated runs and identify areas for improvement. 

• Product Understanding and Collaboration:  

• Actively participate in product meetings, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups to understand requirements and provide QA input early in the development lifecycle. 

• Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers to clarify requirements and ensure testability. 

• Test Case Creation and Execution:  

• Develop comprehensive and well-structured test cases (both automated and manual where necessary) based on product requirements and user stories. 

• Execute automated test suites and analyze results, identifying and investigating failures. 

• Perform manual testing when necessary, particularly for exploratory testing or areas not yet covered by automation. 

• Cross-Platform Testing:  

• Ensure automated tests cover multiple browsers and operating systems (desktop and mobile), addressing platform-specific issues. 

• Understand the nuances of mobile and desktop user experiences and ensure consistency. 

• Performance and User Experience Evaluation:  

• Contribute to performance testing efforts, potentially using automated load testing tools. 

• Evaluate the user experience, providing feedback on usability and accessibility. 

• Bug Reporting and Defect Management:  

• Identify, document, and track defects using a bug tracking system (e.g., Jira). 

• Write clear, concise, and reproducible bug reports, including detailed steps, screenshots, and relevant logs. 

• Work with engineers to ensure bugs are resolved in a timely manner. 

• Quality Advocacy:  

• Champion quality throughout the development process. 

• Proactively identify areas for improvement in testing processes and methodologies. 

• Stay up-to-date with the latest testing tools and technologies. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 

• Proven experience in automation QA testing, preferably in a fast-paced agile environment. 

• Strong coding skills in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, C#). 

• Experience with automation testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, TestNG). 

• Experience with creating and maintaining automated test cases. 

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, CircleCI). 

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices. 

• Experience with cross-platform testing (desktop and mobile). 

• Ability to create clear and comprehensive test cases and bug reports. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills. 

• Understanding of web and mobile technologies. 

• Experience with bug tracking systems such as JIRA. 

• Highly motivated for testing and quality, with a passion for delivering high-quality software and a strong user focus. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner). 

• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured). 

• Experience in a company that operates at scale. 

• Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). 

Benefits: 

• Be a part of a world-renowned media organization with a rich history. 

• Work on challenging projects with a significant impact on a global audience. 

• Collaborate with a talented and passionate team. 

• Opportunities for professional growth and development. 

If you are a passionate software engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to the future of digital media, we encourage you to apply! 

We will tailor the specific level of this role (e.g., Software Engineer I, II, Senior, Lead, Principle, etc.) based on years of relevant experience, your demonstrated technical expertise, experience with large-scale system design, leadership qualities, and communication skills as assessed during the interview process. 

Total Compensation Ranges (base salary & bonus): 

SDE L1, L2 : $68,000.00 - $106,000.00 plus 5%-10% discretionary annual Bonus 

SDE L3, L4: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 plus 10% of a discretionary annual Bonus 

Lead SDE L5, L6: $119,000.00 - $185,000.00 plus 10-15% of a discretionary annual Bonus