QA Automation Engineer
$30 - $80/hourpay
Required Skills
Selenium
Postman
Cypress
QA Automation
About micro1
micro1 connects domain experts to the development of frontier AI models. Real-world expertise is turned into training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how models perform. AI labs and enterprises use micro1 to train models and build reliable AI agents through advanced evaluations and reinforcement learning environments. Experts contribute directly to how AI systems learn, reason, and perform across domains like finance, healthcare, engineering, and more. Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality contributions at scale.
Our goal is to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. We’ve raised $40M+ in funding, and our AI recruiter has powered over 1 million AI-led interviews as our global network of experts grows into the human intelligence layer for AI.
Job Description
Job Title: QA Automation Engineer
Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
Join our customer's team as a QA Automation Engineer and play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of mission-critical applications. You will leverage your expertise in leading QA automation tools to strengthen testing processes and drive exceptional software outcomes within a highly collaborative, remote environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium, Cypress, and Postman to support robust test coverage across multiple platforms.
- Execute comprehensive test plans, analyze results, and identify root causes of defects to ensure high-quality software releases.
- Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other team members to clarify requirements and contribute to a shared quality vision.
- Continuously improve automation frameworks, test strategies, and processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
- Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and uphold best practices for QA automation.
- Document test cases, results, and issues clearly to facilitate seamless communication within the team.
- Champion both written and verbal communication to drive alignment and transparency throughout the QA process.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Expert-level proficiency with Selenium, Postman, and Cypress for automated testing.
- Strong command of QA automation principles and experience in developing scalable test frameworks.
- Thorough understanding of SDLC, agile methodologies, and defect management processes.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proven track record of working effectively in a remote, cross-functional team environment.
- Self-starter mentality with the ability to take initiative and drive tasks to completion.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills focused on delivering top-quality results.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with integration and end-to-end testing in complex distributed systems.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
- Previous involvement in high-growth or dynamic software teams.