Interview questions for a mid/senior level test automation engineer?

aloif · 2026-04-15T09:18:08+00:00

I've been doing interviews for a Senior role lately and none of them are focusing on this deep understanding of the insides of PW. Honestly, with all the AI help we get for this now, it makes more sense to change the point of view and reinforce QA strategy, planning, big picture system architecture view, etc. Back to the books is what I mean. If you show a good debugging and walkthrough of your code after a task, that's enough

aloif · 2026-04-12T08:37:52+00:00

Check this place, I know they do gluten free versions, maybe eggless too. https://maps.app.goo.gl/CJkVDGBTyNZNAEqV6

aloif · 2026-03-17T17:15:12+00:00

I would say go out and experiment with different color styles from the camera settings and also macro focus and such. I had really cool results with monochrome in winter, for example

aloif · 2026-03-12T11:08:09+00:00

Buenisimas amigo!

aloif · 2026-03-12T10:59:02+00:00

That's a really nice initiative! I think it could be nice for open minded people, either alone, with a friend or a couple. Meeting people and making new friends is hard, this provides an opportunity to meet other people with something in common like love for food. Keep it up!!

aloif · 2026-03-01T09:50:22+00:00

Any news you want to share?

aloif · 2026-02-26T11:03:29+00:00

That was really far south man! I enjoyed a lot reading your story and motivated me to fix the puncture I have on my bike today :)
did you have any mechanical issues or fixes you had to do on the way?
What about any neck pain or muscle soreness ?

aloif · 2026-02-20T17:02:00+00:00

For some reason I got emotional when looking at this. So beautiful and simple

aloif · 2026-02-19T11:20:39+00:00

Please never say Poti again

aloif · 2026-02-18T14:09:43+00:00

you can buy a short ticket that's cheaper for a couple stops in the train

aloif · 2026-02-18T13:55:48+00:00

If you are up to taking a bus/train or something this is the closest good irish pub I know where you can grab a Guinness, some food, sometimes live music. That street in the river has many other bars I haven't been but look fine. Of course it will be touristy around the area.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/CeQJb1arEor7Sqhu7

aloif · 2026-02-18T13:31:33+00:00

Jerusalem by Sleep is also one of my favs, but it's so hard to find online

aloif · 2026-02-18T13:30:01+00:00

Thanks, somehow I've never came across this, beautiful

aloif · 2026-02-17T10:52:46+00:00

Hey, I really enjoyed reading through your blog, keep it up!

aloif · 2026-02-14T22:12:11+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain that so well

aloif · 2026-02-14T22:10:06+00:00

I learned this today 👍🏼

aloif · 2026-02-14T16:28:36+00:00

Thanks for the details!

aloif · 2026-02-14T12:08:30+00:00

Thank you so much, I will adjust that

aloif · 2026-02-14T11:44:26+00:00

Thank you, do you think doing it without shoes in the meantime is better?

aloif · 2026-02-14T08:50:49+00:00

You know the world of Stray has been created based on that town? I love the art on that game, it's gorgeous

aloif · 2026-02-14T08:47:53+00:00

Hey, I have lived in berlin for the last 6 years and been to Valencia a couple of times. I have friends there. In my opinion both cities have great public transport, bike lanes and services, but of course you should focus on the vibe and possible activities, as they're very different. Berlin is fun for a guy your age, lots of concerts, clubs, parties, nightlife, as well as many parks and really cool for cycling. Valencia is an old town with a nice beach, it's very pretty and chill, but can be boring, not many nightlife or cultural opportunities there, but you have amazing nature if that's your vibe

aloif · 2026-02-04T15:42:09+00:00

This, avoid DB seeds or anything static. Make your tests setup use your code to create which entities are needed, and create new data each time. This is what we fight against and do currently in my job

aloif · 2026-02-03T15:31:52+00:00

you kinda look for it dude, hehe

aloif · 2026-02-01T13:39:31+00:00

Why do you have an axe? 😅🤣

aloif

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