JOB BRIEF

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to join GreenSlate on the Engineering Enablement team.  If you are the type of person who thrives when faced with challenges, isn’t phased by a fast pace of change, and are willing to learn new skills and techniques in the exciting area of test automation then you’ll fit right in. 

As a QA Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of our flagship software product, ultimately delivering superior customer experiences. Your daily responsibilities will be diverse, often including the creation and maintenance of automated test cases for both the API and UI layers of GreenSlate's desktop and mobile applications. You will also be responsible for analyzing automated test execution results and continually strengthening our automation framework. 

This role will work closely with Development, Product and Engineering Enablement, to ensure all processes and best practices are followed to improve overall quality during GreenSlate’s software development process.   

This role is remote within Costa Rica.

WHO WE ARE

GreenSlate is the fastest-growing provider of technology and business solutions for media productions. We provide the most advanced technology for production accounting and entertainment payroll. Our innovative cloud-based platform is evolving the entertainment industry’s back-office by replacing inefficient paper-based processes with digital solutions. The studios, film franchises, independent producers, and content creators we serve benefit from greater efficiencies, better access to data, and cost savings, and they minimize their impact on the environment. GreenSlate offers a full range of payroll, software application, production accounting, tax credit management, ACA compliance & benefits, production insurance, and consulting services. To learn more about the productions we partner with, please visit greenslate.com.                                                                                                   

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

• Collaborate with the different project teams to gather both technical and business requirements to identify opportunities for test automation
• Maintain testing frameworks
• Planning and estimating automation-related tasks
• Design, develop, maintain, review, and execute well-structured automated test suites. This will involve utilizing a combination of tools and patterns, including Selenium WebDriver with Java, TestNG, the Page Object Model approach, C#, Playwright, and Screenplay patterns.
• Document, track and drive resolution of defects and/or production issues
• Integrate tests with the Jenkins pipeline and executing ad-hoc tests as required
• Monitor pipeline jobs and troubleshoot test and pipeline failures

WHO YOU ARE

• You hold a university degree in System Engineering or a related field and/or possess ISTQB Foundation certification. 
• You have 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance and at least 1 year of hands-on experience with automated testing tools.
• Experience with development of automated tests using tools such as: Java, Selenium,  TestNG, C#, Playwright  to evaluate the functionality of user interfaces and APIs
• 1+ years of practical experience of REST API testing tools, such as Postman or SoapUI as well as designing and maintaining API and data driven testing frameworks
• Self-motivated, independent thinker with excellent communication skills
• Having practical experience with a variety of test automation tools/frameworks to test web and mobile applications.     

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US (Costa Rica) 

• Compensation that reflects your value: Competitive salary packages tailored to your experience with opportunities for regular reviews and raises
• Comprehensive Benefits:  Benefits that go beyond the basics, including private medical and life insurance, psychological support, English program, wellness discounts and perks through the Holisticly platform.
• Full-Time Remote Flexibility: Enjoy working remotely with all the tools and support needed to stay connected and productive
• Impactful Work: Be part of projects that make a difference in the entertainment industry, with a direct influence on shaping our future and making tangible change
• A Thriving, Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values open communication and creativity. Quality, Urgency, Innovation, Service and Collaboration drive everything we do

SALARY RANGE:

$2800/mo

The physical demands that are described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and see. The employee is regularly required to stand and sit/ The employee is regularly required to practice manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distant vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to standard office equipment. Occasionally called upon to work hours in excess of the normal daily schedule.

GreenSlate is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. GreenSlate makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled team members.

At GreenSlate, we take steps to ensure our customers and applicants remain safe from online fraud and scams. We never ask for credit card numbers, credit reports, or other sensitive information as part of our application process, and we do not require applicants to purchase training or pay a fee. We encourage applicants to do research before engaging in any transaction and never give out their credit card or bank account information to any unknown parties.

GreenSlate is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.