Automation Tester

Job Summary:We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Automation Tester with at least 2 years of hands-on experience in designing and executing automated test scripts. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through modern automated testing frameworks, including Selenium and Playwright, and continuous integration pipelines.Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium , Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript) , TestNG , or JUnit .Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and manual QA testers to understand product requirements and develop robust automation strategies.Maintain and enhance existing test automation frameworks, including Playwright implementations using JavaScript or TypeScript.Perform regression testing and validate new features in active development sprints.Identify, document, and track bugs using issue-tracking tools like JIRA or Bugzilla .Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.Continuously assess testing processes and suggest improvements for better test coverage and efficiency.Required Skills:Minimum 2 years of experience in automation testing with tools such as Selenium WebDriver , Playwright , TestNG , or Cucumber .Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Java , Python , or JavaScript (with emphasis on JavaScript for Playwright).Experience with version control systems like Git .Practical knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI .Solid understanding of RESTful API testing using tools like Postman or REST-assured .Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.Preferred Skills:Experience working with BDD frameworks like Cucumber .Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure .Familiarity with performance testing tools like JMeter .ISTQB certification or equivalent is a plus.About Edstruments:Edstruments is a modern fintech platform designed to replace complicated spreadsheets with visually intuitive and real-time cloud software. Our partners span the US and include public school districts, charter networks, accounting firms, and non-profits. Our vision is to see impact-oriented organizations use their financial resources more effectively and equitably in service of their missions.Edstruments integrates with 10+ accounting/ERP systems, providing seamless updates to users of all backgrounds in your organization. Our partners have seen real results like an 85% reduction of spreadsheet usage and 75% reduction of time spent in finance meetings.