QA Automation Engineer / Tester (CH775)

Our client, a company that provide various HR Solutions is looking for a QA Automation Engineer and QA Automation Tester.

As a QA Automation engineer, you’ll create the initial test designs, write the scripts, install the automation testing protocols, and report the results.

You will have programming skills, a keen eye for detail, and excellent project management skills. You will be liaising with the Developers, UX/UI and Analysts to identify and test key features of software programs. Apart from testing, you should be able to develop well-planned and structured test plans/cases.

You should be detail-oriented and possess excellent troubleshooting abilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related
• ISTQB Foundation Certificate (Agile preferred)
• Exposure within a Payroll/HR environment would be advantageous
• Previous experience with automation tools
• Selenium-Java is the preference for this position

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 4 Years' experience within a QA environment working with the following: o Defect Tracking Tool
  • Agile Testing Methodologies
  • Investigation and Recreation
• 2 years’ experience in an automation tester role
• Previous experience in working with cloud-based platforms would be advantageous
• Good understanding of testing methodologies such as o Acceptance Testing
  • Beta Testing
  • Black-box Testing
  • Component Testing
  • Confirmation Testing
  • Negative Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Retrospective Meeting
  • Test Case
  • Test Condition
• Previous work experience as a QA Engineer, QA Tester, or relevant position in the IT department
• Complete understanding of automation systems and databases
• Knowledge of programming languages like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Expertise in automation testing tools like Selenium, Katalon Studio, and Cucumber
• Understanding of testing protocols
• Familiarity with the software development process
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to manage project deadlines
• Good time management and organizational skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and prioritizing testing activities
• Helping identify weaknesses and problem areas in the software application
• Suggesting automated software test procedures
• Tracking software bugs and investigating the causes
• Pointing out problem areas
• Preparing automation scripts
• Troubleshooting automation software issues
• Coordinating with the developers to finalize system procedures
• Creating and updating test plans and cases
• Preparing detailed test reports
• Prioritizing and executing tests
• Reviewing technical specifications and design documents
• Conducting regression testing when needed
• Monitoring assurance metrics and process results
• Running and sending out regression reports on a regular basis
• Demo scripts during sprint reviews