Automation Engineer II

Overview

Works closely with the program testing manager to define functional test automation strategy and processes. Responsible for creating, executing and maintaining a program level automation testing strategy and automation test framework for a given set of automation tools; creating custom controls; mentoring the test automation developers; and demonstrating innovations to increase testing efficiency and maximize the testing investments returns.

What you will do:

• Works with the SQA Manager to define automation testing strategy and relevant methodologies.
• Implements and develops the test automation framework for UI and middleware for given sets of system components - web, mainframe, web services, database, documents, xml.
• Ensures optimum use of the existing test automation tool set in conjunction with use of open-source tools with the objective of providing faster, better and cost-effective solutions to the testing teams.
• Reviews the regression scenarios selected for automation, assesses automation feasibility and provides recommendations on maximizing automation of regression suite supported by the technical inputs.
• Creates and publishes program level test automation dashboard on a weekly basis; works with points of contact across different programs, projects and work streams to collate data to generate automation metrics.
• Reviews project test strategies and test plans to make recommendations on automating functional testing of new requirements and influencing the testing approach for better ROI.
• Demonstrates expertise in API and web services to be able to consume testing tools APIs exposed by the applications.
• Reviews and accepts test scripts created or modified by the team for compliance with coding standards and sanctity of the centralized reusable test script library.
• Provides continuous integration (CI) development support to the build master and implements/improves build test processes, environments, and scripts to ensure that the code drops to quality assurance are of the highest quality.
• Mentors the automation developers and the program s functional testing teams to build expertise around the automation tool, framework and through leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor's Degree In Computer Science or Information Technology or commensurate selection criteria experience.
  
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• 5+ years' experience in software test engineering or development using object-oriented development language with hands-on experience with automation testing tools such as Selenium.
  
  - Required
• 2+ years of experience in API testing include Rest and SOAP; XML and JSON format - Required
• Experience in testing using SQL to validate the back end and to generate reports from test management tools.
  
  - Required
• Experience in implementing test script optimization techniques.
  
  - Required
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, design and debugging skills.
  
  - Required
• Experience identifying, defining and quantifying problems; collecting or interpreting data, establishing facts and providing effective solutions. Cites examples from work experience of identifying moderate to complex problems, quantifying problems and providing effective resolutions.
  
  - Required
• Strong understanding of various SDLC processes, QA lifecycle and methodology with expertise in using market leading automation testing tools.
  
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• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including multiple platforms and architectures, diverse technologies and environments; cites examples exhibiting personal motivation, creativity and a proactive approach within this type of environment.
  
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• Accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance.
  
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• Testing Micro-Services/API -
• Understand automation testing frameworks, such as Keyword driven, Data driven and other relevant best practices -
• Ability to design and create scripts beyond record and playback, developing functions, custom key words and integrations of different testing tools.
  
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• Understanding of software design techniques.
  
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• Experience with source control systems…