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The Engineer Automation Quality works more independently, designing, developing, and maintaining moderately complex automated test scripts to validate the functionality of software applications. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution of our quality assurance strategies.

Essential Functions:

• Design and development of moderately complex automated test scripts.
• Execute moderately complex automated test cases and report results.
• Identify, document and track independently, software defects to resolution using defect tracking tools like JIRA.
• Provide strong documentation for test cases, test results, and defects that are clear and concise.
• Collaborate with the software engineering team to gain a strong understanding of application functionality and testing requirements.
• Maintain and update moderately complex, existing automated test scripts. Ensure that automated tests are up-to-date with the latest application changes and enhancements.
• Follow and make recommendations regarding automation best practices.
• Provide guidance to associate automation quality engineers, helping them improve their skills and gain a better understanding of automation.
• May be required to do manual testing when needed.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years  overall testing experience​ with 1-2 years automation testing experience or equivalent automation training
• Proficiency in Java programming language (Core concepts) required
• Strong understanding of and experience with requirement analysis is required
• Strong experience with automation testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Karate, JUnit, TestNG) along with debugging skills is a must.
• Experience in using version control systems (e.g., Git) required.
• Knowledge of BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber) required.
• Familiarity with SQL and database testing required.
• Experience in UI/API functional testing required.
• Experience in using JIRA, ZE management tools required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong ability to analyze test results and identify issues required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred
• Good in design and estimation techniques desired.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills preferred.
• Good knowledge of continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins) a plus.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies desired.

Normal office working conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job.  The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.   You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description.   You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description.  The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.