Automation and Manual Tester

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Conducts automated and manual tests to ensure that the software created/upgraded performs as necessary and meets the user requirements.
• Develops and maintains user and technical documentation and project process documentation for application teams.
• Understands the view of applications and/or technology and is able to put procedures in a logical sequence.
• Aptitude to learn business application functionality and new technologies as needed (AI etc.)

Prior Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience with Quality Assurance and Software Testing
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on automation testing experience in a similar role
• Proven track record of successfully delivering automated test solutions
• Experience testing web applications in production environments
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within QA/testing teams

Core Technical Skills

• Proficiency in at least one programming language C# preferred (Java Python C# or JavaScript)
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
• Ability to write clean maintainable and scalable code

Version Control & Collaboration

• Hands-on experience with Git version control system
• Proficiency with GitHub (or similar Git-based platforms)
• Understanding of branching strategies pull requests and code reviews

Testing Frameworks & Tools

• Demonstrated experience with Selenium WebDriver or equivalent automation framework
• Ability to create and execute automated test scripts
• Experience with test automation best practices
• Familiarity with multiple browsers and cross-browser testing

Testing Design Patterns & Methodologies

• Knowledge of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks (Cucumber SpecFlow etc.)
• Understanding of Page Object Model (POM) design pattern
• Experience with other testing patterns (Data-Driven Testing Keyword-Driven Testing)
• Ability to translate business requirements into automated test scenarios

Web Technologies

• Strong expertise in HTML structure and semantics
• Understanding of CSS selectors and their application in automation
• Ability to identify and interact with dynamic elements

Communication & Collaboration

• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to document test cases and automation procedures effectively
• Experience collaborating with developers product managers and stakeholders
• Ability to articulate test results and provide actionable feedback

Preferred But Not Required

• Understanding of Generative AI (LLM or RAG)