Senior Automation Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer

Location

Pune, Maharashtra

Travel 0-5%

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and execute complex and/or high-profile test cases based on product functional specifications.
• Develop, implement and maintain complex test automation scripts using automation tools.
• Develop test automation framework for projects that require an in-depth knowledge of software functionality.
• Analyze software issues to determine root causes and provide detailed reports to the QA Manager and Software Engineers.
• Conduct Thorough and accurate software testing and provide approvals during development sprints, integration, release, regression and patch software development phases; document results.
• Perform comprehensive testing and validate that program modules meet specifications and standards; this involves interviewing multiple parties to design effective test solutions.
• Create and maintain complex test plans and test cases for all testing assignments.
• Participate in agile scrum meetings to gain and apply knowledge of feature requirements, system operation, and ensure new feature stories have appropriate test criteria defined.
• Review and edit regression complex test case scripts.
• Document and execute black box, exploratory/heuristic, end-to-end, and other testing approaches necessary to ensure effective product test coverage.
• Work with Product Analysts, Product Managers and other relevant parties to design and document test cases for new and existing complex product features and functionality within Tyler’s software application.
• Consult with product development in the design of acceptance test criteria for new product feature stories.
• Validate written documentation for accuracy and completion.
• Leverage risk-based analysis to identify manual test cases for test automation.
• Execute automated test scripts and evaluate results; assist with automation script maintenance.
• Identify and document software defects in the issue-tracking system and proactively communicate with software developers and other relevant parties.
• Provide direction to other QA staff, and conduct training as required.
• Identify new procedures, methods and/or tools to improve the efficiency of the QA process.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to support for development and support team employees.
• Occasional travel may occur.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Sciences, Management Information Science, or Business. Equivalent work experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• Typically has five years of experience in software quality assurance/testing or related experience including but not limited to writing and executing on test cases, test scripts and plans successfully.
• Previous experience developing automated tests using coding languages required.
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills involving comprehensive research and fact finding along with effective root cause analysis, sound decision making and effective resolutions.
• Highly proficient understanding of QA testing methodologies and practices.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the full software development lifecycle and associated methodologies is required.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Strong planning and organizational skills involving the ability to manage multiple work streams effectively.
• Strong time management skills with proven track record of delivering successful results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills involving communicating technical and non-technical information in writing and verbally.
• Solid knowledge and experience with relational databases including solid knowledge and understanding of SQL and queries.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate in a team as well as across functional groups.
• Experience providing guidance and director to team.
• Ability to be effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of Agile SCRUM development processes.
• Must be able to travel occasionally if requested.