QA Engineer

About KX:

Our mission is to accelerate data and AI-driven innovation with high performance analytics solutions, enabling our customers to transform into AI-first enterprises. KX is trusted by the world's top investment banks & hedge funds, aerospace and defence, life and health sciences, semiconductor, telecommunications, and advanced manufacturing companies.

Time series and vector data analytics and management are at the heart of our products, independently benchmarked as the fastest on the market. They help our customers process data at unmatched speed and scale and empower LOB leaders, developers, data scientists, and data engineers to build high-performance data-driven applications and turbocharge their favourite analytics tools in the cloud, on premise, or at the edge.

KX technology enables the discovery of richer, actionable insights for faster, better-informed decision making which drives competitive advantage and transformative growth for our customers. KX operates across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Job Overview:

We are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Cypress Test Automation Engineer to play a pivotal role in our expanding team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of automated testing frameworks, particularly Cypress, along with a proven track record in ensuring the quality and reliability of software products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and execution of automated test suites using Cypress for web applications.
• Collaborate closely with the QA team to identify testing requirements and develop comprehensive test plans and strategies.
• Contribute to the refinement of functional requirements, ensuring testability and automation feasibility.
• Drive continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies, integrating best practices and industry standards.
• Participate in code reviews, QA reviews, and design discussions to maintain high-quality development standards.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and advancements in test automation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in automated testing with a focus on Cypress, including test script development, execution, and maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern web frameworks.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle models, Agile methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Familiarity with performance testing and security testing concepts is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to mentor junior team members and drive initiatives.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, capable of working independently and managing multiple tasks.
• Passion for learning and staying updated on industry trends and advancements.

Location & Workplace Type:

This position takes on a remote working model based in, Dublin, London, or Budapest.

Why Choose KX

Data Driven: We lead with instinct and follow fact.

Naturally Curious: We lean in, listen and learn fast.

All In: We take ownership, take on challenges and give it our all.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Individually tailored training and skills development
• Private healthcare package and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Wellness Days and Volunteer Days