Specialist QA & Automation Testing

Specialist, QA & Automation Testing Job Details

The Specialist, QA & Automation Testing will be working with multiple integrations projects including UI, API and ETL Automation.

Specialist, QA & Automation Testing Responsibilities

The Specialist QA & Automation Testing will :

• Elicit requirements from the development, functional test and / or business teams want as input to the design, development, execution and maintenance of effective automation test scripts using Tricentis Tosca, MF UFT or an equivalent automation tool for the applications or systems under test.
• Build automations test strategies and test frameworks based on the planned scope.
• Create Performance testing scripts using MF Loadrunner based on non-functional requirements
• Maintain existing or newly built automation test scripts for ongoing changes and maintenance to applications under test.

Manage the storage, scheduling and execution of automation test scripts including tracking any issues and defects within Tricentis qTest or Jira.

• Review results of the tests with various IS teams and clarify any observations. Make recommendations as required to improve the quality.
• Provide thought leadership on the use of Quality Assurance automation testing tools and processes to ensure client delivers the highest possible quality software aligned with IT industry best practices.

Specialist, QA & Automation Testing Must Have Skills

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or in Commerce / Business Administration or equivalent;
• Certification in Software Quality (American Society for Quality - Certified Software Quality Engineer) or equivalent experience;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience across a broad base of IT disciplines including software development, software design, software architecture and / or software testing for legacy, web and SAP environments;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in IT quality assurance and / or quality control activities for major initiatives;
• Minimum 5 years of experience on automation tools like Tricentis Tosca, MF UFT;
• Minimum 5 years of experience on MF Loadrunner or Performance Center;
• Certification in one of the following disciplines :
• CSQE - Certified Software Quality Engineer;
• CSTE - Certified Software Tester;
• ISTQB Advanced - International Software Tester Qualifications Board;
• Experience with and effective use of test management tools such as Tricentis qTest or MF ALM, test automation tools such as Tricentis Tosca, MF UFT, Postman and Performance testing tool such as MF Loadrunner is a must;
• Specific experience in the following :
• Ability to devise automation and performance test approach / strategies;
• Strong ability to gather automation requirements working with various groups such as BA’s and developers;
• Design, Build and Execute automation scripts using Tosca or UFT against Legacy, Web, Cloud and SAP applications;
• Ability to provide recommendations based on test results;
• Strong awareness of industry software test automation standards;
• Ability to implement change and best practices successfully;
• Professional presentation and demeanor as well as excellent customer liaison skills;
• Communication and influencing ability at manager and working levels;
• Ability to coach and mentor team members on automation fundamentals;
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with customers;
• Ability to learn new tools & technologies quickly;
• Keen attention to detail;
• Ability to coach and mentor team members on automation fundamentals.

Specialist, QA & Automation Testing Assignment Length

6 Months (End Date : March 31, 2023)

Specialist, QA & Automation Testing Location

Calgary, AB