Sr Automation Test Engineer

Sr Automation Test Engineer

VARITE is looking for a Sr Automation Test Engineer to work on hybrid basis in San Francisco, CA.

The Automated Software Tester is responsible for supporting Quality Engineering initiatives for the Client Central application, a critical system that manages currency and coin processing operations for the Federal Reserve. This role involves designing and executing detailed feature-file scenarios, building automated tests using the Cucumber framework, validating data through advanced query techniques, and ensuring quality assurance across Central environments.

The Automated Software Tester plays a vital role in upholding the reliability and performance of the Client Central application. The tester will design test scenarios in feature files using Gherkin format, develop and maintain step definitions, create automated tests with Cucumber, execute comprehensive test suites, validate backend data, and maintain quality standards. This position requires a combination of technical expertise and attention to detail to ensure robust currency and coin processing operations throughout the Federal Reserve.

Responsibilities include:

• Design detailed test scenarios in Gherkin feature files for both manual and automated testing.
• Participate in story refinement for Client Central features and functionalities.
• Identify and prepare data requirements for test scenarios.

• Develop and maintain step definitions and automated tests using the Cypress, Selenium, Playwright Cucumber frameworks, ensuring alignment with Central's automation standards.
• Implement test automation for UI, service, and business logic components used in Central workflows.
• Execute automated test suites reliably across multiple environments.

• Utilize strong SQL querying skills to validate backend logic, data transformations, and multi-table relationships.
• Conduct data checks to verify functional correctness and regression coverage.

• Perform manual functional, regression, and integration testing for new features and enhancements.
• Document and manage defects clearly with supporting evidence using ALM.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure timely issue resolution and track defects through their complete lifecycle.

• Validate functionality across various environments in the AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Support environment configuration checks, connectivity validation, and feature-toggle testing.
• Assist with functional, regression, performance, resiliency testing and environment validation activities.

• Utilize Open Text Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) for test case management, execution tracking, and defect management.
• Leverage Jira for story traceability and defect lifecycle management.
• Provide detailed test evidence, execution updates, and support for release readiness reviews.

Required

Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience
• Cypress, Selenium, Playwright Cucumber frameworks
• Strong proficiency in writing and interpreting complex data SQL queries for cloud-based environments.
• Practical experience in creating automated tests using Cucumber Gherkin in Cypress, Playwright, Selenium.
• Experience designing feature files and developing step definitions.
• Background in functional, regression, and integration testing for enterprise applications.
• Experience with defect management and tracking throughout the defect lifecycle.
• Experience with ALM for test case and defect management, and familiarity with Jira.
• Ability to analyze functional specifications and translate them into robust tests.

• Proficient in using Type Script, Java, and SQL for development and automation tasks. Experienced with test automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, and Cypress, as well as API testing tools including Rest Assured and Postman. Skilled in leveraging AWS cloud services for application deployment and testing. Familiar with AI tools like Continue.
  
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• Hands-on experience working with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases, utilizing TOAD tools and SQL Oracle Developer for efficient database management, query development, and troubleshooting tasks.
• Experience testing Finance Domain applications, inventory management applications, Client Central or other Client applications.
• Experience working with Jira X-Ray or similar test management tools.
• Experience testing in AWS cloud environments such as terraform scripts.
• Dev Ops pipelines execution
• Exposure to resiliency testing and cloud-based validation activities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with Quality Engineering, Development, Product, and Operations teams.
• Detail-oriented analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced PI/Sprint cycles

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:
Health Insurance:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement Plans:
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