JavaScript Engineer with QA Automation experience (Accessibility Product House)(Accessibility Product House) (offline)

Sigma Software is seeking an experienced JS Engineer to help build a more accessible web for everyone.

In this role, you'll combine your software development experience with a passion for quality assurance to develop robust automation testing solutions for our accessibility testing engine. 

If you're passionate about JavaScript, have experience with test automation frameworks, and want to make a real impact, this role is perfect for you. 

This is a great opportunity to work within a fast-growing Product House in the Accessibility domain. Take the opportunity to collaborate with a strong development with low bureaucracy and high visibility! 

Responsibilities: 

• Take part in Engine development for automated test suites using JavaScript and popular test automation frameworks like Cypress, Playwright, and WebdriverIO 
• Collaborate with developers to ensure the testability and maintainability of the Web SDK 
• Design and implement effective test strategies to cover critical functionality and accessibility scenarios 
• Investigate and troubleshoot issues found during test execution, working closely with the development team to resolve them 
• Continuously improve and optimize the automated testing process to enhance efficiency and reliability 
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to maintain high code quality standards 
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in JavaScript testing and accessibility 

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience with Javascript programming language with passion to work using test-driven development
• Proven experience with JavaScript test automation frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright, or WebdriverIO
• Solid understanding of web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and DOM manipulation
• Familiarity with JavaScript testing libraries like Jest, Mocha, or Jasmine
• Experience with version control systems, notably Git and GitHub
• Knowledge of accessibility principles and guidelines (WCAG, WAI-ARIA) is a plus
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and familiarity with tools like Jenkins, Travis CI, or CircleCI
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Upper-intermediate English, both verbal and written.

Personal Qualities: 

• Passion for ensuring software quality best practices and accessibility
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a desire to continuously learn and improve
• Ability to think critically and approach problems systematically
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment