QA Automation Analyst

Responsibilities

Extraction of test scenarios and subsequent design and execution of both manual and automated
testing. Design of scenarios to ensure coverage of both positive and negative pathways
Work within a BDD framework and design web UI automation tests using selenium within a C# built
framework
Analyze requirements, extract and design the appropriate level of test coverage, considering the risk
around implementation of a requirement when prioritizing key test cases
Work with multiple technologies and adapt to designing automation using various toolsets
Balance test coverage with time limitations to manage and communicate any perceived risk with
business stakeholders in a professional manner

Drive continuous improvement both as part of a team and individually, looking to lead initiative to
enhance test practices and drive quality
Passionate about quality and take ownership for the quality of our product in all aspects
Clearly document test cases so that other team members can easily understand purpose, actions and
expected outcomes
Be adaptable in various testing methodologies, & practices, and tools that complement the software
quality process
Work in an agile environment and adaptable to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment
Reporting and management of defects and issues, aligned to ISTQB defect principles and standards

Qualifications
Must-Have skills:
+3 years in a software quality environment
+1 year working with automated testing frameworks and the design of automation testing
Proven track record in eliciting test scenarios from user stories / requirements and designing both
positive and negative tests to provide comprehensive coverage
Background working with web-based automation frameworks, utilizing Selenium
Experience in extracting test scenarios, devising test cases and automating these using a range of
techniques
Knowledge of BDD scenario design and frameworks
Design of manual test cases to provide appropriate coverage where automation is not considered
feasible nor practical
Experience working with an Agile development and testing environment
Good to have skills:
Experience with Specflow tooling
Experience using tools to automate desktop software
SQL experience (ability to query data within a relational DB)
Experience testing web APIs using tools such as Postman
Able to interpret and work with XML/JSON
Experience in working with teams using TDD
Experience working with Kanban/scrum agile methodologies
Experience with participation in agile planning, sprinting and reviews
Background working with virtual machines and associated configuration

Software testing certification e.g., ISTQB or equivalent
OOP knowledge (Ideally C#)
Testing of native cloud based solutions and their deployment architecture