QA Automation Engineer

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Job Summary:
The Test Engineer designs and implements tests to ensure product quality. They develop automated test scripts, analyze test results, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues. They also contribute to the enhancement of test frameworks and methodologies

Responsibilities:

Planning and Strategy
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test plans, scripts for web, API, strategies and/or mobile applications. 
• Build robust automation frameworks using tools like Playwright, Selenium, Cypress. 
• Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps or Jira). 
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and other QA engineers to understand features and deliver high-quality solutions. 
• Analyze test results, report bugs, and follow up on issue resolution. 
• Identify areas for test automation and drive automation coverage across the application stack. 
• Write clearly, concisely, and comprehensive test plans and test cases. 
• Create and maintain test documentation
• Continuously improving testing strategies and practices.

Test Execution
• Conduct functional, regression, and integration testing
• Identify and report defects
• Monitor and track testing progress

Automation
• Design and develop automated test scripts
• Execute and maintain automated test suites
• Continuously improve automation processes

Communication
• Communicate testing updates and results to team members
• Work closely with developers to resolve issues
• Provide recommendations for improving product quality

Quality Assurance
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and procedures
• Participate in reviews and inspections of code and documentation
• Perform root cause analysis on defects

Continuous Improvement
• Identify areas for process improvement
• Implement new testing tools and techniques
• Stay updated on industry advancements and best practices

Team Collaboration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Mentor and train new team members
• Foster a positive and productive team environment

High Impact Behaviors:
• Continuous Professional Development: Professionals should be committed to lifelong learning, seeking out opportunities for self-improvement, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Effective professionals understand the value of collaboration. They work well with others, contribute to team goals, and understand that diverse perspectives can lead to better solutions.
• Results Driven Performance: High-performing professionals focus on delivering results. They set high standards for their own performance and are committed to achieving objectives efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with at least 4-6 years experience or equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.

• Expertise in Playwright and Java script.
• At least 4+ years of hands-on experience in an engineering environment.
• Advanced technical skills and the ability to work independently on projects.
• Good communication skills for collaborating with engineering teams.
• Ability to meticulously document and track project details and changes.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with various project teams and stakeholders.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.