Geographic Solutions, Inc. ยท 1 day ago
QA Automation Engineer I
Palm Harbor, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expGeographic Solutions, Inc. is seeking a QA Automation Engineer I to ensure that all information systems, products, and services meet company standards and user requirements. The role involves collaborating with the QA Automation Engineer Team to evaluate software, document defects, and work towards their resolution.
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Responsibilities
Assist in all phases of the QA Automation Check List validation
Develop and maintain test cases and automation test scripts to evaluate functionality of software using Microsoft tools, .NET, Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Grid, and xUnit Framework
Evaluate all software releases from the Development Department
Assist in the review and analysis of automation test results to identify software defects and usability issues
Collaborate with other team members to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents identified by automation test scripts
Document and track all software deficiencies via a defect tracking tool
Create and assign all trouble tickets to development team members based on areas of responsibility
Work closely with business analysts, project managers, developers, database administrators, and QA engineers to create and maintain meaningful automation test scripts
Participate in peer review of automation test scripts for test case accuracy, functionality, and adherence to coding standards
Actively participate as a member of the QA Automation Team to meet objectives, deadlines, identify process improvement, increase efficiency, and contribute to the overall team success
Develop an understanding of the application functionality and be a knowledgeable team resource of the modules assigned as part of the Check List validation
Review and assist in the creation of software documentation in collaboration with the subject-matter expert(s)
Review documentation, such as contracts, requirements, traceability matrices, and attend meetings as needed to assist in requirements gathering
Act in role of project QA Automation resource as assigned. May be required to participate in multiple concurrent projects
Provide improvement recommendations based on review of department policies and procedures related to source code integrity, testing procedures, and implementation of software releases
Adhere to company policies
Conduct to reflect professional attitude and actions
Other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
General understanding of automation testing methodologies
Experience in creating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and debugging automation test scripts
Experience with software development IDE; Microsoft Visual Studio preferred
Experience in Microsoft .NET Platform with VB.NET or C# preferred
Experience with Object-Oriented Programming and design patterns
Experience in creating low-level and high-level test cases
Experience with defect tracking tools
Experience with version control software; Team Foundation Server preferred
Experience in developing and/or testing of web sites or web applications
Experience in the interactions between databases, web servers, and the application under test
Experience in creating and maintaining documentation such as coding comments and test cases
Experience in testing multiple software projects concurrently
Experience in collaborating with automation engineers, business analysts, developers, DBAs, and system administrators on test projects
Ability to communicate the findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to create, maintain, troubleshoot, and debug automation test scripts
Basic knowledge of Quality Assurance Methodology and process improvement in an IT environment
Ability to assess multiple timelines of tasks or projects, determine appropriate prioritization, and manage time effectively to meet milestones, deadlines, and goals
Strong analytical skills to review source code of the application under test, automation test results data, draw conclusions, generate accurate summary of findings, and implement appropriate test script solutions or create defect report as needed
Strong critical thinking skills to decide the most appropriate solution to a problem after identification of alternative options and comparing the strengths and weaknesses of all approaches
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, utilized with team members in the form of formal training, knowledge transfer, and presentations
Excellent active listening skills to gain greater understanding of relayed information, product knowledge, processes, and procedures
Ability to accept constructive feedback, mentorship, apply active learning, and grow in testing and technical skills
Associate's degree in computer science, information systems, or similar field, or equivalent work experience
Preferred
1+ year(s) of professional automation testing experience preferred
In lieu of automation testing, may substitute 3+ years of professional software development; web-based application, test automation preferred
ISTQB Foundation Level Certification (CTFL) is a plus
ATSQA Test Automation Micro-Credential is a plus
Basic knowledge of automation testing tools and frameworks, Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Grid, and xUnit preferred
Basic knowledge of and ability to follow industry and company software programming best practices and principles
Basic knowledge of various communication protocols, such as web service, databases, service-oriented architecture, and others
Basic knowledge of various testing types and techniques, such as acceptance, black-box, white-box, exploratory, functional, regression, and others
Basic knowledge and understanding of Source Control Applications and Software Configuration Management promotion processes
Basic knowledge of the interactions between networks, databases, web servers, and other various IT infrastructure components, and the application under test
Company
Geographic Solutions, Inc.
Established in 1992, Geographic Solutions, Inc.
201-500 employees
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