QA Automation Engineer

QA Automation Engineer

Look for folks with experience in Core Manufacturing, Product Development, Engineering, Embedded domains etc. Don't look for profiles from Financial or Health care domains.

• QA Automation Engineer part of a Testing team as part of a large enterprise level project developing a global web based application.
• Project is using agile/ scrum methodology, and starting to use SAFE (Scaled Agile Framework).
• There are multiple scrum teams developing in 2 main technologies: .NET & SFDC.
• End Customer is a global company with presence in more than 150 countries, in the Construction & Engineering industry.

• Under general supervision, the qualified candidate evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering or technology principles and techniques to assigned business problems.
• The candidate ensures that results meet established needs, goals and timelines.
• The candidate is expected to have good knowledge of Agile development and be able to implement that methodology.

• Develops and implements QA test plans.
• Defines test approaches and strategies using technical requirements and inputs from Business Analysts.
• Creates and executes detailed test scenarios, traceability matrix, test scripts and workflows for assigned applications from the user's perspective, applying systematic testing principles to attain good coverage.
• Submits comprehensive report results and performs bug-fix verification tests.
• Creates, Maintains and executes automated regression suites.
• Does data set up, smoke testing of the test environments as part of environment readiness before the start of testing cycle
• Works closely with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Business SMEs, and Software Developers to ensure quality implementation of requirements and software development standards.
• Automates eligible test cases
• Utilizes lifecycle management platform, bug tracking system, and collaborative programs to coordinate business processes.
• Evaluates testing effectiveness and consults with management to implement adjustments.
• Participates in Program / Work Stream meetings in related business areas.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or closely related discipline with experience in current software quality assurance practices.
• 5+ years related software testing or systems quality assurance experience.
• Strong working knowledge of software testing methodologies and software development life cycle.
• Strong process orientation and knowledge of the entire Quality Assurance life cycle.
• Experience configuring and conducting automated testing using commercial test automation tools and frameworks, such as Microsoft Test Professional, Selenium, Page Object Model, Coded UI Tests.
• Experience with application lifecycle management platform, and defect tracking systems, ideally TFS (Team Foundation Server) or equivalent, such as PTC Integrity, Clear Quest, JIRA.
• Experience with test case management tool, ideally MTM (Microsoft Test Manager) or equivalent.
• Strong Technical skills to automate test cases using a testing framework & Visual Studio / C# (or another major language like Java)
• Ability to work independently with excellent organizational skills and the flexibility and adaptability to work on multiple projects.
• Strong analytical, design, and problem solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments where QA team members collaborate closely with development teams from beginning of software life cycle, e.g., participating in daily calls
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.