Title: Senior Test Automation Engineer Location: Scottsdale, AZ
We're currently looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer to establish and maintain processes for automating test cases. If you find this person, please turn them around and make them walk this direction. Thank you. We need them to mentor the Quality Assurance (QA) department related to automation.
Your role:
Creates, modifies and maintains automated scripts
Establishes criteria for automating test scripts
Develops automated testing framework for end-to-end and integration; matures automated test framework to achieve higher test throughput, increased accessibility and test execution flexibility
It would be best if you were, fully automated, self-cleaning, and ergonomic
Build advanced automated test suites
Recommends standards based on industry best practices and Company needs
Develops and implements testing techniques and automated scripts to test the functionality of the application
Designs and maintains complex QA environments
Produces product delivery schedules through development and execution of automated test suites on multiple platforms and releases in collaboration with stakeholders
Establishes automated test environments for complex user interface (UI) and non-UI testing
Identifies, analyzes and documents defects, questionable functions, errors and inconsistencies in complex software program functions, outputs, online screens, content and security
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Identifies and resolves programming inconsistencies in collaboration with developers; identifies opportunities that impact automated testing
Analyzes and decomposes a complicated software system and design a strategy to test this system
Coaches and trains Test Automation Engineer I and II; trains QA analysts regarding the execution of automated scripts and error research
Identifies and measures improvements in testing efficiency and effectiveness
Determines internal stakeholders' technical needs; gathers requirements and makes recommendations
Engineers complex solutions that collect and report test results through various metrics reporting tools
Stays current on the latest industry technologies, trends and strategies
Assists employees, vendors or other customers by answering questions related to testing and automation processes, procedures and services
What you've got:
This position requires a minimum of five years progressive quality assurance testing experience, with at least four years automated testing experience
Proven experience with automated testing tools and scripting skills is necessary
Proven expertise with software development life cycle (SDLC) and participation in QA reviews, validation of requirements and specification documents is needed
Proven experience with automated testing tools and technologies, including, but not limited to, HP, Selenium, SoapUI, DVO or similar tools is needed
Proven expertise of SQL and databases for test set up and troubleshooting purposes is needed
Proven experience with client-side technologies, including, but not limited to HTTP, HTML, Java, JavaScript, or similar is needed
Knowledge with developer tools, including, but not limited to, Eclipse, git, Jenkins, Subversion or similar is preferred
Proven experience with HP ALM, HP UFT or similar is needed
Skills in diagnosing and solving complex problems and providing detailed technical analysis are needed
Experience with cloud-based applications is preferred
Proven experience with risk-based testing procedures is preferred
Proven experience in project management is preferred
Working knowledge of QA methodology, testing techniques and approaches is required
Experience testing complex, multi-tiered web-based systems and complex data-driven applications is required
Prior work experience with agile is preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including skills with Word, Excel and PowerPoint is necessary
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization, present complex ideas concisely, and clearly articulate ideas verbally and in writing is required
The ability to work efficiently under pressure, accurately meet deadlines, present a professional demeanor and work well independently is essential
Customer service skills are essential, including the ability to manage and respond to different customer situations while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude
In addition, troubleshooting, organizational and problem-solving skills with a can-do attitude and the ability to adjust to changing requirements are essential
Maintaining confidentiality, treating others with respect and upholding Company values are key attributes
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or related field or equivalent experience
ISTQB or CSTE Foundation Certification preferred
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