Senior QA Automation Engineer (Enterprise Solutions Unit)

Hi there!
We are Semrush, a global IT company developing our own product – a platform for digital marketers. New stars are born here, so don’t miss your chance. This is our role QA Automation Engineer for those who want to turn ideas into reality using test scripts, automation, and maybe a little magic. 

Tasks in the role

• Create and integrate QA processes into the development cycle, ensuring testing is a seamless part of the software development lifecycle
• Establish and track QA metrics to ensure ongoing product quality
• Work within your team to build and implement an automated testing framework that supports our workflows and continuous delivery
• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests that cover various types of testing (functional, regression, performance, etc.) for both client-side and server-side components
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure that tests are executed continuously as part of the deployment process
• Collaborate with developers to help design and implement effective unit test cases, ensuring comprehensive coverage of code functionality and edge cases
• Work closely with developers and product managers to ensure that test strategies align with project goals and business requirements
• Identify key areas for automation, ensuring critical paths and high-risk areas are covered
• Continuously improve test automation frameworks, driving automation coverage and increasing efficiency in the testing process
• Ensure all QA efforts are aligned across teams through regular collaboration and knowledge sharing with other QA engineers
• Provide feedback and work with the team to resolve bugs and improve the overall quality of the product

Who we are looking for

• Demonstrated experience in creating QA processes from scratch and integrating them into a development process
• Strong knowledge of software testing theory, including testing principles, methodologies, and test design techniques, as well as the ability to apply them effectively in various testing scenarios (functional, regression, performance, etc.)
• Strong understanding of modern client-server application development technologies, including web protocols, APIs, front-end and back-end architectures, and how they interact within distributed systems
• Strong proficiency in automation libraries and tools (e.g., Selenium, Moon)
• Experience in programming languages such as Java, Python, Go or JavaScript for writing automated tests
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and experience integrating automated tests into development pipelines
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies and experience working within cross-functional Scrum teams
• Hands-on experience with API testing using tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong focus on collaboration and teamwork
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and coordinate across teams

Not required, but a plus

• Experience with cloud-based environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Familiarity with performance and load-testing tools
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of security testing tools and practices

A bit about the team

You can get to know the team better at one of the interviews, but some brief information about future colleagues will be useful now.

We are seeking a proactive and collaborative QA Automation Engineer to join our development team. As part of our environment, this role will involve working closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to integrate quality assurance into the development process. You will be responsible for creating and implementing a robust QA process from the ground up, ensuring it becomes an integral part of our software development lifecycle. We are building out QA automation for the department, and collaboration across teams will be key to our success.

We will try to create all the right conditions for you to work and rest comfortably

• It’s up to you to decide what work format works best for you. You can #wfo, #wfh, or mix both.
• Flexible working day start
• Unlimited PTO
• Hobby benefit
• Breakfast, snacks, and coffee at the office
• Corporate events
• Training, courses, conferences
• Gifts for employees

Finally, a little more about our company

Semrush is a leading online visibility management SaaS platform that enables businesses globally to run search engine optimization, pay-per-click, content, social media and competitive research campaigns and get measurable results from online marketing.

We’ve been developing our product for 16 years and have been awarded G2s Top 100 Software Products, Global and US Search Awards 2021, Great Place to Work Certification, Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and many more. In March 2021 Semrush went public and started trading on the NYSE with the SEMR ticker.

10,000,000+ users in America, Europe, Asia, and Australia have already tried Semrush, and over 1,000 people around the world are working on its development. The Semrush team is constantly growing.

Our new colleague, we are waiting for you!
Semrush is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or medical condition including medical characteristics, genetic identity, marital status, military service, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications.