QA Engineer III

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB FAMILY: Quality Engineering

ROLE: Quality Assurance

POSITION TITLE: QA Engineer III

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Manages the system, integration and user testing for the applications, and coordinates remediation activities. Ensures that systems meet business and technical requirements.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

Level III

Creates Test Scripts based on test input deliverables, such as functional or technical designs

Works with users to develop test cases, ensure they cover positive / negative / regression testing

Executes manual and/or automated tests

Reproduces errors found and provides detailed documentation (e.g. screen prints, step-by-step reproduction instructions) needed to report defects

Thoroughly tests the application to ensure that it meets the functional and technical specifications; participate in peer review of others’ Test Scripts or Test Scenarios

Coordinates testing with end users and reports issues to be fixed

Works with application development teams to resolve defects in a timely manner

Develops automated solutions to expedite test (Mandatory for Automation QA Engineers)

Creates and maintains performance test scenarios

Participate actively in project meetings and provide updates to Test Leads.

Participate actively in Test Strategy creation for specific assignments.

Creates and maintain test cases, define data, and review test scripts prepared by test analysts

Verifies the validity of a solution from an end-to-end and end-user perspective

Works with management team to identify risks related to requirements that may contain ambiguous statements

Has the ability to transform customer requirements into workable test scenarios at the functional and/or technical levels

Has the ability to translate functional requirements into technical terms relevant to the package application to coordinate and assist with the detailed technical design tasks

Records defects and issues in accordance with the project's defect and issue management plans

Play a key role in creating onboarding documentation and training new team members to scale up on the process and procedures.

Manages test team’s work effort and allocation throughout test planning, preparation, and execution to ensure that testing is completed on time and within budget.

Manages knowledge retention and asset reuse.

Aligns project delivery priorities with the Integration Lead

Communicates staffing (roll on- / roll-off status) management updates to the QA Lead

Provide regular executive summary status to QA Lead

Determines requirements for test environments, test data, test infrastructure, and tools and coordinates with Project Teams

Plans, schedules, and manages the installation and application of patches to QA/Testing Tools using change management and release management processes

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

Qualifications

Skills

• Required:

• Level III:

• Understanding of SDLC and STLC

• Understanding of quality assurance and testing processes within an Agile environment with an eye toward innovating and improving test processes

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative working environment within your team and beyond

• Experience working in Cross Functional Teams

• Proficient in SQL Queries - understanding and usage of union, sub-query and joins

• Perform data analysis as well as interpretation.

• Solid QA experience in Manual Testing

• Experience in trouble shooting and resolving challenges for existing testing tools /frameworks

• Working knowledge in Agile methodology

• Ability to triage problems, prioritize accordingly, and propose a resolution

• Proficient in devising/maintaining all artifacts of testing such as Test Scenarios, RTM, Test Cases, Defect Reports and Test Summary Report

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies

• Ability to effectively manage multiple, competing, high-priority projects with varying deadlines

• Experience with Jenkins, TFS Release Management or other continuous integration systems.

• Achieve results under minimal supervision

• Software scripting skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript)

• Exposure to automation testing (developing/executing).

• Automation Engineers: (Level 3)

• ( Candidate should have one or more skills listed below )

• Level III :

• Experience in SOAP UI or JMETER or OATS.

• Experience in .NET/SQL Server and/or Linux/Unix Client Applications environments

• Strong experience in client Server / Web App testing

• Experience in Restful API / Web Services Testing

• Experience in leveraging automation frameworks for web applications.

• Demonstrated programming and debugging skills in C#, Java , OOPS Concepts, and/or Javascript.

• Working knowledge in Agile, DevOps and continuous Integration methodology.

• Certificates / Training:

• Preferred: Applicable industry/professional certification

• Experience:

• Level III

• 5+ years experience developing test plans, test cases, assessing risk, and filing appropriate defects

• Excellent knowledge of software testing methodologies & practices

• Experience testing a variety of mobile frameworks and/or applications

• Experience developing automated software tests

• Education:

• Required

• Bachelor’s or Master's in information technology, computer science or related field

• Principles & Related Competencies:

• Ethical

• Complies with policies and procedures; Takes the high road and upholds our values; Maintains confidentiality; Acts with integrity, honesty and respect.

• Leader

• Meets challenges head on to uphold quality standards, productivity goals, and values; Sets an example, building a culture of trust, transparency, and open communication; Is aligned with organizational direction

• Collaborative

• Works cooperatively with others offers and accepts help; Freely shares information as appropriate; Open to and willing to provide feedback; Strong contributor to the team’s results; Celebrates the individual and the team; Ability to clearly communicate.

• Looks Beyond Oneself

• (Team Player) Demonstrates humility and willingness to recognize and give credit to others; Works well alongside people of different backgrounds and ideas; Builds good relationships with others; Values Distributors and teammates.

• Drives Innovation

• Add value through: Proposing ideas and creative solutions to employee, distributor and/or customer challenges; Listening to and respecting others ideas through collaborating and helping develop those suggestions; Driving ideas forward to implementation.

• Delivers Change

• Delivers Change Through: Adapting to different working environments; Responding positively to change including new duties and assignments.

• Job type: Contract Reference: 21-05837