QA Automation Engineer

The client a motivated automation test engineer in the role of QA Test Engineer/Automation Test Developer to join our development team contributing to the full lifecycle of Java-based applications in a collaborative environment.

This position is responsible for:

• Executing automated test scripts in TOSCA to support regression testing
• Manual testing and test script writing
• Development of automated test scripts in TOSCA, junit and jmockit test script development to support automated developer testing
• Assisting senior developers in building, testing and debugging Java applications
• Participating in code reviews
• Following the SDLC best practices in a supportive team setting focusing on growth and contributing to quality software development and delivery in the Curam Application

The primary responsibilities of this position will be to:

• Write manual test scripts for release testing
• Develop automated TOSCA scripts
• Complete manual testing and execute automated test scripts for code releases by collaborating with senior developers and business staff within cross-functional agile teams
• Understand requirements and implement testing solutions to ensure application stability

Secondary responsibilities of this position may include:

• Developing junits and jmockits to aid in developer unit testing
• Assisting senior developers with the maintenance of java applications
• Debug to resolve software defects
• Writing clean, efficient, testable, and well-documented code following industry standards
• Participating in code reviews and providing and receiving feedback to improve code quality
• Working with databases (e.g. Oracle, SQL, etc.) and integrating into applications
• Contributing to system documentation and continuous improvement of development processes
• Staying current with new testing and Java technologies, trends and best practices

• Proficiency in writing manual test scripts
• Knowledge of manual testing procedures
• Developing automated TOSCA test scripts based on the manual test scripts
• Executing TOSCA automated scripts
• Working knowledge of ALM, Q-Test, and NeoLoad

Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of junit and jmockit test case development
• Java
• Understanding of Agile methodologies
• Knowledge of front-end technologies (i.e. HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Exposure to Spring Framework, Hibernate or related technologies, * Experience and proficiency developing and executing automated test scripts in TOSCA. Required 5 Years
• Experience and proficiency in using HP test tools including Test Director/Quality Center 9.0 or higher and Quick Test Professional (QTP) 9.5 or higher Required 5 Years
• Experience testing web, GUI, client/server, and database applications. Required 5 Years
• Experience with requirements analysis and automated test cases/script development. Required 5 Years
• Experience with automated testing, testing tools, writing test plans and reviewing test cases. Required 5 Years
• Experience with Agile (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe) development Required 5 Years
• Experience with testing Curam products. Required 1 Years
• Experience using NeoLoad and qTest Highly desired 2 Years
• Understanding of FNS/SNAP Program Policy guidelines Highly desired 2 Years
• Experience coding using Java/J2EE Highly desired 1 Years
• Experience testing for a health and human services project. Highly desired 1 Years
• Good oral and written communications skills in order to interact on a daily basis with system developers, business analysts, and others. Required
• Ability to prioritize tasks within the project and work with minimal supervision or guidance. Required
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment. Required
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Required
• Experience developing and executing Selinium automated test scripts. Required 2 Years
• Experience developing and testing using junits and jomockits Desired 1 Years
• Experience with executing SQL to validate or test. Desired 2 Years
• Experience navigating on a UNIX platform. Desired 1 Years