Test Engineer

Company: Western & Southern Financial Group
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Summary of Responsibilities: Works closely with the program testing manager to define functional test automation strategy and processes. Responsible for creating and maintaining a program level automation testing strategy and automation test framework for a given set of automation tools; creating custom controls; mentoring the test automation developers; and demonstrating innovations to increase testing efficiency and maximize the testing investments returns. Position Responsibilities: --- Works with the SQA Manager to define automation testing strategy and relevant methodologies. --- Implements and develops the test automation framework for UI and middleware for given sets of system components - web, mainframe, web services, database, documents, xml. --- Ensures optimum use of the existing test automation tool set in conjunction with use of open source tools with the objective of providing faster, better and cost-effective solutions to the testing teams. --- Reviews the regression scenarios selected for automation, assesses automation feasibility and provides recommendations on maximizing automation of regression suite supported by the technical inputs. --- Creates and publishes program level test automation dashboard on a weekly basis; works with points of contact across different programs, projects and work streams to collate data to generate automation metrics. --- Reviews project test strategies and test plans to make recommendations on automating functional testing of new requirements and influencing the testing approach for better ROI. --- Writes custom code in required programming language to achieve desired integration across different test harness tools, enabling data flow and custom reporting. --- Writes custom controls in required programming language to integrate with deployment tools, test environments, and application components, such as firewalls, ACF2, web services, UI, databases, and xml. --- Demonstrates expertise in SQL and join queries to generate complex reports. --- Demonstrates expertise in API and web services to be able to consume testing tools APIs exposed by the applications. --- Reviews and accepts test scripts created or modified by the team for compliance with coding standards and sanctity of the centralized reusable test script library. --- Provides continuous integration (CI) development support to the build master and implements/improves build test processes, environments, and scripts to ensure that the code drops to quality assurance are of the highest quality. --- Mentors the automation developers and the program's functional testing teams to build expertise around the automation tool, framework and through leadership. --- Performs other duties as assigned by management. Selection Criteria: --- 5+ years' experience in software test engineering or development using C#.Net, SQL, and APIs with: * 3+ years of hands-on experience with automation testing tools such as Tosca (preferred), Rational Functional Tester, HP UFT, CA Dev Test, SOAP UI, or Selenium. --- Strong understanding of various SDLC processes, QA lifecycle and methodology with expertise in using market leading automation testing tools. --- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including multiple platforms and architectures, diverse technologies and environments; cites examples exhibiting personal motivation, creativity and a proactive approach within this type of environment --- Experience in setting up automation testing frameworks, such as Keyword driven, Data driven and other relevant best practices. --- Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance. --- Ability to design and create scripts beyond record and playback, developing functions, custom controls and integrations of different testing tools. --- Experience in testing using SQL to validate the back/end and to generate reports from test management tools. --- Experience in implementing test script optimization techniques. --- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, design and debugging skills. --- Understanding of software design techniques. --- Exposure to source control systems and configuration management. --- Basic level knowledge of XML and RDBMS concepts. --- Experience in Agile development methodologies preferred. --- Proven experience identifying, defining and quantifying problems; collecting or interpreting data, establishing facts and providing effective solutions. Cites examples from work experience of identifying moderate to complex problems, quantifying problems and providing effective resolutions. --- Excellent verbal and written communication skills on both the technical and application facets of the job; conveys information to stakeholders in a clear, accurate, focused and concise manner. --- Proven desire for achieving excellence in customer satisfaction, process and product quality, and reliability. --- Demonstrated ability to document procedures and activities in a manner that is understandable to others and prepared using a prescribed format. --- Demonstrated ability to effectively use the English language in verbal and written format, including elements of grammar, punctuation, diction and spelling proficiency. --- Work Setting: --- Works in an office setting and remains in an occasionally stationary position for long periods of time while working at a desk, on a computer or with other standard office equipment or while in meetings. --- Occasionally stationary to accomplish tasks, particularly moving from one work station to another. --- Continually performs an activity such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading. Visual acuity is required to determine accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned. Ability to make repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Educational Requirements: --- Bachelor's degree or commensurate selection criteria experience. Computer Skills and Knowledge of Hardware & Software Required: --- C#.Net or Java, SQL, API, Web Services, XML --- Tricentis Tosca (preferred), HP UFT, CA Dev Test, Selenium, SOAP UI, IBM RFT, Telerik, or other similar test automation tools. Certifications & Licenses: --- One or more of the following designations or other Industry equivalent certification preferred: * Microsoft Certifications in C# and SQL (MCP, MSCE, etc.) * Current Certified Software Tester (CSTE) * Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA) * Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE) * ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level (CTFL) * Quality Improvement Associate Certification (CQIA) * Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP) * IBM Certified Solution Designer - IBM Rational Functional ester Position Demands: * Extended hours required to meet work program demands.

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