Junior QA and Automation Analyst (110208)

At McCormick we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth respect everyones contributions and do whats right for our business our people our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25yearold Willoughby McCormick with three employees McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales the Company manufactures markets and distributes spices seasoning mixes condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry retail outlets food manufactures food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore Maryland USA area McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in AsiaPacific China Europe Middle East and Africa and the Americas.

At McCormick we have over a 100year legacy based on our Power of People principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect recognition inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

Position Overview

Automation & Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for ensuring the seamless daytoday operations of automated processes and issue resolution. This role involves actively participating in Business Process Reengineering and Automation projects where the focus is on designing and implementing effective testing strategies developing comprehensive test cases and executing testing processes to identify and rectify defects. Additionally the position includes raising change requests monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of bots and playing a pivotal role in maintaining the overall quality and reliability of MKC prioritized projects.

Key Responsibilities

Develop implement and execute comprehensive testing strategies andcase scenarios encompassing test case design test data preparation andtest execution.

Prioritize and report defects to development teams actively participating inprocess improvement initiatives to enhance testing methodologies andoverall product quality.

Manage daily automation operations including reporting and tracking ofbots scheduling and controlling of virtual workforce and incident handling inresponse to operational incidents.

Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensure the continuousoptimization and efficiency of automated processes by proactivelyaddressing performance deviations.

Secondary Responsibilities
Approve: Bug fixing approach test cases
Support employee capability building strategy

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors in Business Data Science Economics or related field.35 years working with desktop automation projects. Understanding of enterprise data sources to drive visibility of top losses Familiarity with general business metrics and underlying background Demonstrated ability to proactively solve problems and multitask. Learn and execute continuous improvement initiatives and improve systems.

Work closely with Global & Regional Leadership Teams and functional Leadership Teams. Maintain a sense of urgency to meeting scheduling plans and customer requirements. Ability to use a systemic approach and tools to identify and drive efficiency.

Proficient in UiPath and MS Power Platform solution development andbug fixing Familiar with testing methods and techniques Ability to analyzeproject requirements and design specifications Strong collaboration skillsto work effectively with crossfunctional teams Meticulous attention todetail in test case creation execution and defect reporting.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race colour religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.