Job TitleSoftware Technologist I/II - Test Automation Engineer

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

Performs the role of a test automation specialistProvide technical guidance, review support to the automation team. Support & train test engineers on automationFormulate the automation test strategy for a product/subsystemParticipates in Review of automation deliverablesHandle the estimation, planning , resource identification and risk management activities related to test automationUse/Propose to team on suitable test automation approachAutomation test case development, review, execution, reporting and traceabilityOwnership of completeness of all automation test documentsManages technical communication within team and  partners/stakeholdersParticipates in automation improvement initiatives to enhance productivityLook for the opportunities of test automation in the assigned areas.Drive the automation work within the team & aim to achieve committed automation coverageOwnership of Test automation for the scope of work responsibleMentor the junior testers on automation as Subject Matter Expert (SME).Provide status update to management on overall automation progressActs as the technical coach for a team or domain, being recognized and approached by team members for expertise and guidance, ensures consistent application of best practices and high standards across projects.Sets quality goals and development practices with the team, driving continuous improvement and excellence in software development through rigorous standards and methodologies.Conducts and participates in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices to maintain code quality.Stays current with emerging technologies and industry trends, incorporating new tools and methodologies to improve development processes and product quality.Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to define, design, and ship new features, ensuring alignment with project goals and user needs.Resolves a wide range of moderate complexity requests in creative ways, demonstrating good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Minimum required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology OR Vocational Education in Information Technology or equivalent.

Minimum required Experience:

10+ years of experience on test discipline, test strategy, test automationVery strong Programming skills (preferably C#) is a must.Good experience on automation tools, scripting languages is requiredStrong work Experience with BDD, Gherkin, Specflow, Visual Studio, N unit framework and API testing is a must.Strong experience  in application life cycle management tools like ALM/PTC/TFS used for Verification activitiesGood understanding of the defect management procedures  and tools.Good understanding of configuration management & related tools is required.Expertise in development, testing and debugging skills is a must

Minimum required Certification:
N/A

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent.

Preferred Experience:

Hands on Experience with automation framework development is preferredExperience in healthcare industry is preferredExpertise in automation test strategy, test design skills and able to guide the team on these.Good understanding/experience in SAFe way of working.Showcasing knowledge on performance, reliability and load testing through automation.

Preferred Certification:
N/A

Preferred Skills:
• Technical Documentation
• Software Test Automation
• Agile Methodology
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Business Acumen
• Continuous Improvement
• Version Control System
• Quality Specifications
• Software Design
• Code Reviews
• Programming Languages
• Debugging
• API Design
• API Integration
• Test Driven Development (TDD)

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