- Closely partners with the SW Engineers at the onset of a project to develop product requirements, test specifications, and build test frameworks and cases to rigorously test product functionality.
- Performs analysis on applications/stories, writes manual and/or automated tests and executes on test suites. Identifies system or architecture limitations from analysis of performance test results.
- Is able to use established automation frameworks and automated test suites.
- May participate in the automation effort.
- Reviews and provides input on the accuracy, clarity, and testability of requirements; asks questions to improve software design.
- Able to work with cross-functional teams when directed. Builds and maintains good business relationships that help drive ideas and solutions.
- Applies AGILE concepts and works collaboratively and closely with Software Engineers in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Picks up any task assigned to them, and is begging to train and mentor new/junior teammates.
- Works with offshore teams developing test plans following GHX best practices.
Competencies:
- Proficient with more than one technology and has awareness of architectural principles. Understands more than one component.
- Identifies, implements, and applies best practices.
- Is able to complete tasks efficiently; provides intelligent alternatives to the status quo. Sells and drives ideas. Owns issues that are assigned to them, and can work effectively inside and outside of the team to influence and drive results.
- Mature at implementing Quality Assurance concepts and metrics.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and possesses a proven track record of high quality deliverables.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to technical staff and is able to work effectively with cross-functional departments with varying degrees of technical experience.
- Understands and is able to explain up and downstream impacts across products, teams, and the organization.
- Is able to engage in discussions around changing the status quo; supports the implementation of innovative and creative solutions. Iterates and improves across multiple business domains.
- Displays flexibility in adapting to changing conditions and helps lead others through change.
- Leads by example, promotes a common purpose, and is a catalyst for success.
- Thinks strategically, displays a high degree of emotional maturity, and demonstrates a positive outlook.
- Strong team player, makes a valuable contribution to team objectives, displays trust and mutual understanding, accepts constructive feedback, and handles confrontation constructively.
- Possesses a broad understanding of Agile/LEAN principles and the ability to apply the AGILE methodology; competent AGILE team member.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in QA Engineering.
- Graduate degree preferred.
- 1 year working experience with Automation frameworks.
- 2 years working experience with Bamboo.
- 2 years working experience with software build tools and practices.
- 2 years working experience working with GIT
- Prior experience working in an AGILE/SCRUM environment.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team on multiple overlapping projects.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering large projects.
- Demonstrated ability to understand implemented automated frameworks and tests.
- Mature understanding of Software Development Life Cycle methodologies.
