Senior Automation Developer

Job Description : Responsibilities :

Responsibilities :

• Identifies opportunities for automation within software processes.
• Designs and executes QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality.
• Designs and writes test automation scripts.
• Utilizes test automation frameworks.
• Investigates problems in software as a result of testing.
• Works with QA analysts and software developers to find solutions.
• Provides advice on the testing strategy, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testing.
• Plans and organizes testing efforts for large systems in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-graphical User Interface (GUI) environments, including the execution of systems integration tests, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (e.g., stress tests).
• Proficient in Cloud technology, Agile & DevOps.

General Skills :

• Experience identifying opportunities for automation within software processes.
• Experience designing and executing QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality
• Experience running tests for databases, systems, networks, applications, hardware and software
• Experience identifying and documenting bugs and quality issues in development, service or business processes.
• Experience installing applications and databases relevant to automation.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders to understand how automation can improve workflow and creating documentation.
• Experience gathering and documenting requirements from end-users to develop the best automation solutions.
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities, and client relationship management experience.
• Experience in planning, organizing, and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level.
• Experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests, and systems level integration tests.
• Experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities.
• Experience in quality assurance and testing, including AODA testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc.
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools.

Desirable Skills :

• Knowledge and experience in at least one programming language.
• Experience in the use of information retrieval packages.
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies, and practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards.
• Experience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems.
• Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases.
• Experience testing Commercial Off-the-Shelf Applications (COTS).
• Experience and Skill Set Requirements.
• Evaluation Table - Automation Developer (Intermediate).
• Automated Testing Skills;
• Extensive experience with automated test tools - Client Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load Runner 12.5, Katalon, Nightwatch, and Selenium.
• Experience in the use of performance testing tools - Microfocus Load Runner 12.5 and J-Meter.
• Extensive Experience with ReadyAPI Postman.
• Experience with automated testing methods in an object-oriented environment - DevOps and Agile.
• Experience with providing organized automated application testing to accommodate development and implementation efforts to remediate issues.
• Experience with automated API testing.

Testing :

• 7+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing, and implementing testing efforts.
• Extensive experience in test automation development.
• Extensive experience with test management tools on one or more platforms such as Microfocus ALM 12.5, Microfocus Octante, Jira, and Azure DevOps.
• Experience conducting AODA compliance audits and remediation.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the testing process and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including Agile and DevOps.
• Experience with creating, reviewing, and executing test strategies, test plans, and test cases.
• Experience with providing identification and the resolution of problems and issues.

Technical Skills :

• Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and DevOps methodologies.
• Experience with Cloud technology (Microsoft Azure).
• Extensive experience with AODA compliance audit tools.
• Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load Runner 12.5,
• Experience with Siebel (RLSO - Registration Licensing System of Ontario), EDSI, and other Ministry applications.
• Knowledge of Licensing and Control Systems (LCS) and legacy mainframe systems.
• Experience with Payment Gateway MPG / EPS services.
• Experience with mainframe tools such as TSO / SPF.
• Experience with SOAP UI, WEB Services, API, OPA, and Java technologies.
• Experience with IMS / DB2 / SQL / Oracle Databases and UNIX.
• Experience with the .NET platform.

Soft Skills :

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational, creativity and perseverance skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record for building strong working relationships.
30+ days ago