Quality Automation Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kansas.

📋 Description

• Create and develop moderately complex automated testing scripts.

• Execute moderately complex automated test cases and report the outcomes.

• Identify, document, and independently track software defects to resolution utilizing defect tracking tools such as JIRA.

• Deliver comprehensive documentation for test cases, test results, and defects that are both clear and concise.

• Work closely with the software engineering team to thoroughly understand application functionality and testing requirements.

• Maintain and update existing moderately complex automated test scripts.

• Ensure that automated tests remain current with the latest application modifications and enhancements.

• Adhere to and provide suggestions regarding automation best practices.

• Offer mentorship to associate automation quality engineers, aiding them in skill enhancement and a deeper understanding of automation.

• Manual testing may be required as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3-5 years of overall testing experience, including 2-3 years of automation testing experience or equivalent training in automation.

• Proficiency in the Python programming language (Core concepts) is mandatory.

• A strong understanding of requirement analysis is essential.

• Significant experience with automation testing tools (e.g., Collibra DQ, Karate, JUnit, TestNG) and debugging skills is crucial.

• Experience using version control systems (e.g., Git) is required.

• Knowledge of BDD frameworks is necessary.

• Hands-on experience with SQL and database testing is essential.

• Familiarity with JIRA or similar management tools is required.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven capacity to analyze test results and pinpoint issues, are required.

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

• Proficiency in design and estimation techniques is highly desirable.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills are preferred.

• A good knowledge of continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins) is a plus.

• A willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies is desired.

• Experience in UI/API functional testing is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup.

• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.

• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans.

• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year.

• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year.

• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).

• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work, and play. BRGs are open to all.