The Role 

Contributes to team innovation activities, requested prototyping or research and development activities. Helps team understand and embody the Product vision and business needs for a successful, low-defect, on-time product release. Partner with peers across disciplines (Software Development, DevOps, Strategy and Architecture) to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of quality and resilient solutions.  Participate in the development and adoption of technology strategies in support of Software Engineering strategies Builds and support a culture of trust and transparency where collaboration is fostered within the Scrum teams and with the Program and Product Managers to work towards a common business goal. Supports team members across geographical locations. Identify key improvements continually to help drive efficiencies Fosters a culture where risks and issues are managed at the lowest responsible level by communicating and collaborating with team members. Supports building a Community of Practice to enhance continual learning. Helps team members serve as a champion of quality for their scrum team and helps support the QA Community of Practice, knowledge sharing sessions, lunch & learn, brown bag sessions, and other learning sessions.

The Requirements 

Knowledge and Experience:

Demonstrate a strong understanding of SDLC processFluency in an object-oriented programming language such as Python, C#, or Java, preferably PythonWorking knowledge of the following technologies: UI technoloiges viz React JS, angular. JSON, XML, CI/CDWorking knowledge of automation frameworks, including understanding of test automation designDemonstrate a strong understanding of SDLC process. Experience in Agile/Scrum frameworkIntermediate to advanced knowledge of using development tools such as PyCharm, Visual Studio, or EclipseIntermediate to advanced skills in API based automated test developmentIntermediate to advanced skills in writing SQLIntermediate to advanced skills in Unit TestingStrong knowledge of tools and techniques used in manual and automation testingAdvanced skills in UI automated test developmentDeeply understands practices of agile software development Manages time effectively by placing the right focus on value added operationsStrong written and verbal communication skills Willingness to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment that has tight deadlinesDemonstrates an openness to changing approaches and gathers information to create an informed opinion and attitudeCapability to guide and mentor junior QA engineers