Senior Test Automation Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES
· Creates, modifies and maintains automated scripts
· Establishes criteria for automating test scripts
· Develops automated testing framework for end-to-end and integration; matures automated test framework to achieve higher test throughput, increased accessibility and test execution flexibility
· Build advanced automated test suites
· Recommends standards based on industry best practices and Company needs
· Develops and implements testing techniques and automated scripts to test the functionality of the application.
· Designs and maintains complex QA environments
· Produces product delivery schedules through development and execution of automated test suites on multiple platforms and releases in collaboration with stakeholders
· Establishes automated test environments for complex user interface (UI) and non-UI testing
· Identifies, analyzes and documents defects, questionable functions, errors and inconsistencies in complex software program functions, outputs, online screens, content and security
· Identifies and resolves programming inconsistencies in collaboration with developers; identifies opportunities that impact automated testing
· Analyzes and decomposes a complicated software system and design a strategy to test this system.
· Coaches and trains Test Automation Engineer I and II; trains QA analysts regarding the execution of automated scripts and error research
· Identifies and measures improvements in testing efficiency and effectiveness
· Determines internal stakeholders technical needs; gathers requirements and makes recommendations
· Engineers complex solutions that collect and report test results through various metrics reporting tools
· Stays current on the latest industry technologies, trends and strategies
· Assists employees, vendors or other customers by answering questions related to testing and automation processes, procedures and services
· Completes work in a timely and accurate manner while providing exceptional customer service
· Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
· This position requires a minimum of five years progressive quality assurance testing experience, with at least four years automated testing experience.
· Proven experience with automated testing tools and scripting skills is necessary.
· Proven expertise with software development life cycle (SDLC) and participation in QA reviews, validation of requirements and specification documents is needed.
· Proven experience with automated testing tools and technologies, including, but not limited to, Client, Selenium, SoapUI, DVO or similar tools is needed.
· Proven expertise of SQL and databases for test set up and troubleshooting purposes is needed.
· Proven experience with client-side technologies, including, but not limited to HTTP, HTML, Java, Javascript, or similar is needed.
· Knowledge with developer tools, including, but not limited to, Eclipse, git, Jenkins, Subversion or similar is preferred.
· Proven experience with Client ALM, Client UFT or similar is needed.
· Skills in diagnosing and solving complex problems and providing detailed technical analysis are needed.
· Experience with cloud based applications is preferred.
· Proven experience with risk based testing procedures is preferred.
· Proven experience in project management is preferred.
· Working knowledge of QA methodology, testing techniques and approaches is required.
· Experience testing complex, multi-tiered web-based systems and complex data-driven applications is required.
· Prior work experience with agile is preferred.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including skills with Word, Excel and PowerPoint is necessary.
· Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization, present complex ideas concisely, and clearly articulate ideas verbally and in writing is required.
· The ability to work efficiently under pressure, accurately meet deadlines, present a professional demeanor and work well independently is essential