QA Automation Engineer

Depending on experience

Location: Mundelein, IL (hybrid)

Skills/Experience:

• Overall 5+ years of experience in designing and executing test cases on web-based applications.
• 4+ years of strong experience in writing automation test scripts in Java using Selenium WebDriver and Grid.
• Basic experience in using tools like Jenkins, Maven, Test NG, JIRA, IDEs like Eclipse or Intellij Idea
• Must have experience with version control tools like Git/GitHub etc.
• Experience with service-based testing and automation using either Katalon
• Experience with running test automation suites in CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with running automation suites in parallel on multiple VMs and browsers.
• Experience in analyzing results of automation test runs
• Ability to create test cases based on user stories and business requirements.
• Ability to execute QA testing, interpret test results, and document outcomes.
• Expertise writing and executing SQL queries for data testing.
• Must have working experience in Agile/Scrum Teams.
• Experience with web front end, back end and mobile application testing.
• Technical understanding of web application development, mobile application development and deployment concepts.
• Ability to quickly become proficient in new tools/technologies
• Experience with testing in the following domains is a plus: Web Commerce, ERP / SAP
• 4-year degree (or higher) in CS / IS or a related field
• Must be highly motivated and dependable with excellent communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Develop test cases and test scenarios in Zephyr and automated testing tool that provide thorough coverage of implemented features and meets acceptance criteria from business stakeholders.
• Enhance/execute existing automation suite using Selenium-Java framework.
• Author/Execute service level scripts using Katalon Studio.
• Initiate and monitor test automation runs on multiple VMS through Jenkins.
• Execute test automation suites in CI/CD pipelines.
• Regression test applications prior to release into UAT and production environments.
• Execute smoke tests and regression tests in QA, UAT and production environments to verify code deployments and other system changes.
• Create, update and track execution of test cases within Zephyr.
• Identify, replicate, report and track issues to closure in an issue tracking system (JIRA).
• Review requirements, providing feedback on completeness, testability and other risk areas.
• Assist in the maintenance of dev/test environments including user accounts, application configuration and build deployments.
• Identify functional and complete manual tests to be included in automated testing and work on automating candidates for test automation
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of Selenium, Java as well as the ability to produce modular, re-usable code with high quality
• Must be a strong Test Automation Engineer who can work independently and be capable of solving problems and communicate effectively with automation leads when further technical help is required.