Senior Software Test Automation Engineer

Basic Function/ JOB SUMMARY

Provide a focus and passion in building great software application products with the highest level of quality. This position is responsible for planning, developing and executing tests on new and existing products to ensure that they meet the requisite functional, technical, and regulatory requirements. Both automated and manual test approaches will be performed. Work as part of an Agile team and other Product Development staff to resolve issues in a timely manner. Track, report and communicate test status to required team members. This role will be also resonsible for having proficient understanding of the software test methodologies and procedures in order to ensure testing efficiency and high level of product Quality. In addition, as a senior member this person should be able to mentor others and focus on continous process improvement projects.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate in review of product requirements for testability Develop, review, and execute test plans and test scripts for new and existing Enablon software products Identify test scenarios for automation and develop the automation scripts Participation in the support of continuous integration, continuous deployment and automation testing strategies Submit, track, and escalate, if needed, any product issues found during testing to ensure that they are resolved Reproduce issues when necessary in order to assist software development in resolving issues Proficient understanding of software test methodologies/procedures and the overall product development lifecycle Assist other members of the Quality Assurance Department on special projects and continuous process improvement initiatives as needed Interface with other members of Product Development in order to effectively communicate and resolve all reported issues in a timely manner before the product is released Willingness and ability to mentor/train other engineers as required Understand and be aware of code changes that may impact test coverage and execution Introduce process improvement initiatives Develop, document, and execute testing strategies and procedures Develop status reports based on test completion and test findings Develop recommendations based on test results to improve or correct design Participate in customer documentation reviews Contribute information based on test results to design, development, and documentation teams and other relevant technical groups Conduct Root Cause Analysis reviews

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as requested by Manager
  
  

Job Qualifications


Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities / Education

• Working knowledge of object oriented software languages
• Ability to listen, discern critical information, provide appropriate empathy, form judgments and recommend solutions based on existing available data
• Team oriented, cooperative and flexible
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work with a wide range of people at all levels of the organization
  
  

Experience


Education: Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.

Minimum Experience: minimum 5 years of relevant software testing work experience

• Experience with QA processes, open source test frameworks, test design strategies, writing test cases, and automating tests.
• Excellent knowledge of software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, testing tools.
• Experience working in a global environment with an appreciation of cultural, regulatory, and operational differences across geographies.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, identifying and focusing on the most value-added work and meeting expectations with high quality deliverables.
• Strong professional presence; able to articulate a value proposition and secure buy-in and support from key stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and drive; self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented; creative and analytical.
• Capable of working independently; demonstrates sound judgment; understands how to effectively manage information to QA management to ensure alignment and no surprises.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, global work environment.
• Strong MS Office skills required in general with advanced Excel skills required specifically
• Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript
• Experience with test automation tools like Selenium, TestComplete
• Knowledge of end-to-end test frameworks such as TestCafe or Playwright is a bonus
  
  

Other Knowledge/ Certifications


Certifications:

• None required.
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel required. Occasional travel may be required to regional offices.
  
  

Physical Demands


None