Automation QA Engineer, Associate

About this role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Automation QA Engineer to join our Quality Engineering team. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, and execution of automated and AI-assisted testing solutions that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our applications.

This role is ideal for an early-career QA professional looking to build expertise in test automation, CI/CD, AI-enabled quality engineering, and modern software development practices.

About the role

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for web, API, and mobile applications.

• Support the implementation of automation frameworks using industry-standard tools and technologies.

• Collaborate with senior engineers to identify test scenarios suitable for automation.

• Analyze test results and investigate automation failures.

• Apply AI-assisted tools to improve test design, test data generation, failure analysis, and automation maintenance under guidance from senior engineers.

Quality Assurance

• Review business and technical requirements to create comprehensive test cases and test plans.

• Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.

• Document defects clearly and work closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.

• Validate fixes and ensure production readiness.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.

• Work closely with developers, product managers, and business analysts to understand requirements and quality expectations.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Engineering function.

Continuous Improvement

• Support CI/CD testing activities and automated test execution pipelines.

• Identify opportunities to improve test coverage, efficiency, and automation effectiveness.

• Stay up to date with emerging testing tools, technologies, and industry best practices.

• Explore opportunities to use AI and automation to reduce repetitive testing effort, improve defect triage, and accelerate release confidence.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Software Testing or Quality Assurance.

• Basic knowledge of test automation tools such as Puppeteer, Playwright, Cypress, or similar.

• Familiarity with programming languages such as, Python, JavaScript & TypeScript.

• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).

• Knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman.

• Experience using version control tools such as Git or Bitbucket

• Awareness of AI-assisted development or testing tools, with an interest in applying AI responsibly to improve quality engineering outcomes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Understanding of CI/CD tools such as Team city, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI.

• Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter or K6.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

• Familiarity with test management tools such as Jira, ADO.

• Exposure to AI-enabled testing, self-healing automation, intelligent defect analysis, or test generation tools.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail.

• Learning agility and curiosity.

• Team collaboration.

• Ownership and accountability.

• Problem-solving mindset.

• Effective communication.

• Continuous improvement focus.

• Responsible curiosity in using AI tools, with awareness of data privacy, security, and quality risks.

Success Measures

• Automated test coverage growth.

• Reduction in manual regression testing effort.

• Defect detection effectiveness.

• Test execution reliability and quality metrics.

• Contribution to sprint and release success.

• Continuous improvement initiatives delivered.

• Adoption of AI-assisted testing practices that improve efficiency, maintainability, and defect insight.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.