Staff Software Test Engineer - Automation

• Develop test scripts from feature abstracts, user stories, and design documentation/requirements - Create and Maintain Master Test Plan and Test Strategy documents
• Execute test scripts in dry runs and formal customer test events
• Support test scripts in internal and external customer reviews
• Write defects and perform defect verification
• Support and perform debug/triage for defects in the lab and field - Perform end to end testing
• Provide daily status updates, and risks/issues for test script execution
• Provide weekly status reports - Perform regression testing and efficient O&M defect verification
• Perform Client Facing Testing
• Create, maintain and execute database queries for backend data verification - Perform log reviews on UNIX and Windows servers
• Work closely with architects, business, and technical stakeholders to develop high quality products and services that meet business requirements and expectations while applying the latest available tools and technology.
• Instill best practices for software development and deliver high quality work on tight schedules.
• Monitor health of the platforms and Generate Performance Reports and Monitor and provide continuous improvements.
• Identify opportunities for further enhancements and refinements to standards and processes
• Coordinate Continuous Integration activities, testing automation frameworks, and other related items in addition to contributing core product code.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications
*5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 8+ years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
*6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
* 6+ years of software development experience, with demonstrated expertise in leveraging development best practice methodologies and at least 2+ years’ experience in a lead role.
* API automation using Apache Karate/Rest Assured or Similar
* UI Automation using Selenium and BDD or similar
Unix/Linux Experience- How to operate
* Solid understanding of distributed system concepts, non-functional requirements like logging, monitoring, debugging, alerting, performance.
* Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
* Passionate about delivering zero defect code that meet or exceed the proposed defect SLA and have high sense of accountability for quality and timeliness.
* Ability to deliver on multiple projects and manage priorities based on changing directions.
* Excellent presentation, collaboration and communication skills required.
* Experience being part of an Agile/Scrum team and following processes.