Senior Test Engineer, Automation-Hybrid

Senior Test Engineer Automation-Hybrid

Location: Houston TX

Duration: 12 months

Experience level: Senior (10 Years)

We are looking for an expert-level Senior Level Test Engineer with strong hands-on skills in developing automation frameworks and scripts using Selenium with Java. The selected test engineer will serve as a point of contact SME to the test automation team driving automation strategy and addition the engineer will conduct and manage manual testing on both functional and non-functional system components including designing and developing test plans test strategies manual test cases performing manual test execution and reporting defects.

Focus areas with at least 8 years of experience:

• Core banking Experience
• Test Strategy Design and Development
• Test Case Design and Development using Functional and Non-functional requirements.
• Hands-on experience in using Xray as a defect management tool in JIRA
• Hands on experience on Web and Mobile Testing
• Hands-on experience and understanding on test automation using Selenium Java BDD.
• Solid hands-on data SQL data bases and data extract testing
• Strong manual testing experience on API validation using API tools like Postman
• Strong understanding in establishing issue traceability in JIRA
• Should be able to produce comprehensive test reports to report to the management.
• Develop collaborate improve implement maintain and support testing processes.
• Ability to build communication plans test plans workflows and procedures as required.

Required:

• Bachelor s or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Technology or a related field and five years of progressive postbaccalaureate experience in software engineering as a Software Quality Assurance Tester or Analyst or related role.
• Minimum 8 years experience in a large-scale software development environment.
• 2-4 years of experience in Software testing automation using Selenium Java BDD.
• Solid skills in testing API using Postman for API tests.
• Participate in daily status meetings and provide comprehensive updates on progress.

Desired (Not Mandatory):

• Certification in Java or any other programming languages.

• Certifications in Software Quality Assurance or Software Testing

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with the project stake holders business and the project management team to gather requirements and develop feasible and comprehensive test strategies.
• Design and execute test cases for functional and non-functional requirements of the retail banking application and integrated systems.
• Contribute to the test automation team for the purposes of developing testing scripts as well as facilitate ongoing test automation effort with the required support.
• Identify report and track defects in the application and integrated systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that the application and integrated systems are tested thoroughly and meet the business requirements.
• Create and maintain test plans test cases and test scripts for regression testing using Xray in Jira
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize test cases for automation.
• Analyze test results to provide actionable feedback to development teams.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide input on testing strategy and test planning.
• Develop and maintain test data for the application and integrated systems.
• Analyze test results and provide feedback to the development team for improving the application and integrated systems.
• Work with the project team to ensure that the application and integrated systems are delivered on time and within budget.
• Identify defects as well as analyzing them to identify root causes and categorize software defects prior to escalation.
• Work with other automation developers and/or other testers and provide support as required.
• Compile and evaluate test results for areas of correction and improvements as well as opportunities for increased test coverage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written oral and presentation skills and ability to communicate complex concepts and ability to thrive in a deadline driven stressful project environment.
• Develop test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements.
• Perform testing on data extracts data sources like GCP.
• Report to the Test Manager and provide detailed test results which assess the quality of the application/system under test.

Brandon Consulting Associates Inc. is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and has been in business for 29years.