QA Automation Engineer with C# exp.

Automation Engineering, Test Automation, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Testing, SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Testing, Quality Assurance, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Project/Program Management, Application Programming Interface (API), This position requires a minimum of 10+ years software quality assurance analysis experience, including an understanding of the software development life cycle, Automation Testing, API/ middleware testing, databases (SQL), system design and analysis, and project management

Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum software development, QA, and software release processes.

Must be able to define, develop and implement different test automation framework for Web applications (using Selenium and C#), Windows(desktop) applications and API automation (with Java and Maven) by incorporating BDD approach

Hands on experience in creating matured automated frameworks for validating end-to-end scenarios for highly integrated systems

Proven ability in designing, creating, and executing automated scripts, manual tests, API tests and database queries is required

Advanced understanding of Functional, Non-Functional, System Integration and Regression testing principles is required

Experience with cloud systems such as Azure and/or AWS.

Expert experience with Microsoft Test Professional/Azure DevOps, JIRA or any other test and defect management tool

Proven experience with Version control systems such as GitHub etc.

Advanced experience with developing code using software languages such as C# and/or Java.

Expert knowledge to different DB concepts in relational database systems (SQL/Oracle) and ability to create complex queries using multiple tables.

Must be able to create test plans (manual and automation) and automate test scripts that cover positive, negative and edge case testing as feasible. Maintain QA documentation, test matrices and generate reports for management.

Ability to enhance the existing automation framework by implementing different enhancements and create/maintain inspection process

Must be a detail-oriented, self-starter who is highly organized, hands-on and a team player.

Superior in troubleshooting and fixing issues from multiple sources

Solid understanding on Proxy and Firewall concepts

Lead, mentors, and trains fellow Test Engineers regarding the execution of automated scripts and troubleshooting mechanism

Expert in managing and delegating tasks and excellent in coordinating with technical teams, stakeholders, vendors, and other customers

Ability to communicate across all levels of management. Clearly articulate the ideas related to testing/automation process and procedure to technical and non-technical audience

Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and customer management skills

Ability to support additional hours (nights/weekends) on need basis

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in related field or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in working as a developer

Experience with SonarQube

Experience in mentoring automation testers

Experience in working with offshore team.

Experience in creating automation framework supporting Angular applications.

Experience with End-to-End testing framework such as Cypress (using JavaScript)

Experience with documentation tools such as Confluence/Share Point etc.

Should have minimum 4+ years testing experience in banking/finance industry