Remote Sr QA Automation Engineer; W2

Myticas's direct client, based in Chicago, IL, is currently seeking a Sr QA Automation Engineer
for a Remote contract position.

NOTE:

Looking for W2 candidates.

This position is open for Remote and Requires ANACI clearance its 2-step background check process which may take 6-8 weeks for completion.

• Hands on experience in test automation tools like Cypress and Selenium
• Hands on experience in JavaScript/Typescript and Java
• Experience working with a cloud provider like AWS.

• Experience working across multiple teams and executing test cases for large software testing projects.
• Works closely with delivery partners to understand and align software quality assurance services with product delivery approach and schedule.
• Experience working as a senior Quality Engineer for at least 5 years.

Our client is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to drive end to end quality through close collaboration developers, product owners and other key stakeholders to deliver high-quality software products. This role requires strong ownership to define, implement and champion quality practices that ensure high-impact delivery.

• Analyzes, designs, tests, and delivers technology solutions for business areas and implements executes comprehensive software quality assurance strategies.
• Develop, maintain and execute automated test scripts,
• Develop, maintain and execute manual test scripts,
• Assist in building CI/CD pipeline to execute test scripts in schedule,
• Working across teams to validate end to end flows.
• Documents, tracks, and resolve software defects or issues in collaboration with the product delivery team.
• Ensures quality is built into the software solution throughout the software development lifecycle by performing peer reviews and leveraging relevant quality assurance processes and technologies.
• Develops and communicates software quality measures that report the reliability, compliance/accessibility, performance, and security of the software products and services developed.
• Works closely with delivery partners to understand and align software quality assurance services with product delivery approach and schedule.

• Typically requires at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working as a Senior Quality Engineer for at least 5 years.
• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science/technology, business administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of directly related education and/or experience.
• Hands on experience in test automation tools like Cypress and Selenium
• Hands on experience in performance testing tools like jMeter
• Hands on experience in JavaScript/Typescript and Java
• Experience working with a cloud provider like AWS.
• Experience in UI and API automation in Web Applications.
• Broad, in-depth understanding and experience with the quality assurance and testing discipline. Performs most work independently with limited supervision and direction.
• May consult with management or senior staff in decision making.

• Testing skills and experience with agile, cloud-based delivery in close alignment with the application development team.
• Experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
• Demonstrate growth mindset and learning agility.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication, and ability to effectively balance constraints and priorities to ensure team commitments are met.
• Strong interpersonal skills -- seek to understand different perspectives; demonstrate openness and respect for diverse views, help build and maintain a healthy team dynamic.
• Strong initiative and teamwork.
• Providing manual and automated testing services to assure the quality of strategic and high priority applications.
• Strong understanding of test automation best practices and can architect, develop, and debug medium to complex level automation scripts.
• Understanding of the software development process and major technology terms.
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality.
• Salesforce knowledge.