[8GS] Quality Automation Engineer

San José - Costa Rica

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Test Automation Engineer role is to design and execute automation tests as well as develop and establish quality assurance standards and measures for the information technology services within the organization. The role is responsible for supporting the planning design and execution of system testing on simple to complex implementations. The Test Automation Engineer works collaboratively within the IT department and business units to design and develop programs that execute test cases based upon system requirements. This will include researching issues in software through testing and collaborating with QA analysts and software developers to develop solutions.. The Test Automation Engineer will apply proven analytical and problem-solving skills to help validate IT processes through careful testing in order to maximize the benefit of business investments in IT initiatives.

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Qualifications :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Design develop execute and verify test plans and scripts using automation and manual methods for functional testing

Identify scenarios that can be automated; review automated scripts for consistency and performance

Design develop and execute automated testing using a variety of languages/tools.

Report track and retest identified defects

Identify hardware software and database errors or problems

Analyze and make recommendations to improve performance

Communicate testing activities and findings in oral and written formats.

Execute manual/automated test scripts to validate websites expected performance level this includes:

o Validate page links usability across multiple browsers benchmark standards for download timing integrity of user authentication process and corporate compliance for websites content.

o Identify deficiencies and update scripts where required base on website enhancements

Communicate to developers the exact steps executed to reproduce reported defects

Design Build and Innovate a detailed automation framework and methodology for testing end2end from frontend to backend including mobile clients.

Develop and maintain robust scalable reusable data driven automated test scripts across test and production

applications.

Maintain and update an automation framework with a centralized test case repository in CI.

Analyze performances and identify bottlenecks of web- frontend and the backend services

Implement test process & execution and definition of work processes.

Improve workflows and create scripts and tools for automation

Evaluate and utilize the latest concepts tools and technologies

Create and maintain technical documentation covering your areas.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree in Computer Science a related field or equivalent education required.

Advanced understanding of GS1 Standards.

Experience with testing and quality assurance in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.

Experience designing and executing automation tests and understanding common errors

Experience with test management and bug reporting tools like JIRA or similar tools

Experience with using web analysis tools (Chrome Developer Tools Web Developer Toolbar etc.)

Proficiency in one or more multi-user operating systems

In-depth knowledge of software development life cycle proficient with XML and json data structures

Proficiency testing Web Services using SOAPUI Postman or equivalent tools

Exposure to various automation tools (e.g. Selenium UFT/QTP and SoapUI)

Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server to perform data verification.

Knowledge of internet browsers (e.g. Chrome Internet Explorer etc.)

Proficiency in one or more multi-user operating systems

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint)

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong communication interpersonal and collaboration skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals at varying levels within the organization.

Ability to perform independent work under minimal supervision

Handle complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff

Ability to lead and work with other team members including mentoring less experienced team members

Ability to work with and understand business client requirements

Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure adhere to project deadlines and procedures multi-task and be detail-oriented

Presentation skills in order to effectively communicate skills

Additional Information :

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Contract

#LI-DNI

Qualifications :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Design develop execute and verify test plans and scripts using automation and manual methods for functional testing

Identify scenarios that can be automated; review automated scripts for consistency and performance

Design develop and execute automated testing using a variety of languages/tools.

Report track and retest identified defects

Identify hardware software and database errors or problems

Analyze and make recommendations to improve performance

Communicate testing activities and findings in oral and written formats.

Execute manual/automated test scripts to validate websites expected performance level this includes:

o Validate page links usability across multiple browsers benchmark standards for download timing integrity of user authentication process and corporate compliance for websites content.

o Identify deficiencies and update scripts where required base on website enhancements

Communicate to developers the exact steps executed to reproduce reported defects

Design Build and Innovate a detailed automation framework and methodology for testing end2end from frontend to backend including mobile clients.

Develop and maintain robust scalable reusable data driven automated test scripts across test and production

applications.

Maintain and update an automation framework with a centralized test case repository in CI.

Analyze performances and identify bottlenecks of web- frontend and the backend services

Implement test process & execution and definition of work processes.

Improve workflows and create scripts and tools for automation

Evaluate and utilize the latest concepts tools and technologies

Create and maintain technical documentation covering your areas.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree in Computer Science a related field or equivalent education required.

Advanced understanding of GS1 Standards.

Experience with testing and quality assurance in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.

Experience designing and executing automation tests and understanding common errors

Experience with test management and bug reporting tools like JIRA or similar tools

Experience with using web analysis tools (Chrome Developer Tools Web Developer Toolbar etc.)

Proficiency in one or more multi-user operating systems

In-depth knowledge of software development life cycle proficient with XML and json data structures

Proficiency testing Web Services using SOAPUI Postman or equivalent tools

Exposure to various automation tools (e.g. Selenium UFT/QTP and SoapUI)

Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server to perform data verification.

Knowledge of internet browsers (e.g. Chrome Internet Explorer etc.)

Proficiency in one or more multi-user operating systems

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint)

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong communication interpersonal and collaboration skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals at varying levels within the organization.

Ability to perform independent work under minimal supervision

Handle complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff

Ability to lead and work with other team members including mentoring less experienced team members

Ability to work with and understand business client requirements

Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure adhere to project deadlines and procedures multi-task and be detail-oriented

Presentation skills in order to effectively communicate skills

Additional Information :

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Contract

Key Skills

Continuous Integration
APIs
Automotive software
Test Cases
Electrical Engineering
Junit
Distributed Control Systems
Testng
Java
Test Automation
Programmable Logic Controllers
Selenium

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