SENIOR AUTOMATION TEST DEVELOPER

The test automation engineer will partner with an engineering team responsible for building an application for the Research Data Atlas program. The engineer will be responsible for both test automation development as well as manual test case development and execution when required.

Requirements:
-Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform or other cloud environments
-Knowledge of one or more programming languages such as C, C++, Java.
-Knowledge of scripting languages such as VB Script, Perl, Python, TCL.
-Proficient in test management and automation tools [Quality Center, Playwright, Selenium].
-Clear demonstration of test plan and test case development

Position Overview:
This position provides software quality assurance services for projects and systems. Oversees the maturation of a work unit(s) development methodologies and confirms regulatory compliance as it applies to software support for the business areas served. Defines and analyzes product validation for new and/or modified applications. Investigates operational and process problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel.
Guides and directs lower level personnel on the set up and performance of quality controls. Devises and applies quality controls for in-house and vended products. Designs advanced software automation framework and test scripts that are used by the system testers.
The design must be capable of functioning across system environments and interfaces. Automation Developer must be capable of designing and implementing custom APIs between tools.

Skills:

In depth understanding of software quality assurance practices and methodologies required. Knowledge of relational databases. Knowledge of tool APIs and experience in building tool integrations. Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures across fields of specialization (software development, quality assurance, testing, auditing, configuration management, regulatory affairs) to complete difficult assignments.
Must possess strong analytical skills, excellent documentation skills and an ability to interact with people of all levels. Must be self-directed and make decisions appropriate for the business and technical environment. Able to gain an understanding of the applicable systems, industry and regulatory practices and procedures as they relate to product risk assessment.
Experienced in analyzing and advising on software development documentation techniques.
Experienced in analyzing and advising for optimum usage of common software documentation, problem management and version management tools as they apply to test execution and management. Demonstrated understanding of software development lifecycles as they relates to product verification and validation.
Demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance practices and demonstrated effort to implement suitable practices.