QA Automation Engineer

Genesis10 is currently seeking a QA Automation Engineer with our client in the financial industry located in Plano, TX. This is a 12 + month contract position.

Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to design, develop, maintain and execute test automation framework experience for end to end functional, regression, stress, load and performance testing enabling the development team

Adopt and adhere to test driven development methodology

Collaborate with the global development teams and business partners to ensure quality test cases are written (negative and edge cases) to enable thorough testing of the technology solutions delivered in a dynamic Agile environment

Solicit subject matter expertise on technology solutions quality engineering tool, automation framework, methodology

Interpret enterprise quality engineering standards & policies, able to formulate adoption strategy and processes working with development teams for adoption and serve as SME for tooling and quality processes while establishing governance process to drive self-sustained continued adherence to enterprise testing standards by development team across all testing types (unit, functional, regression, load, stress, performance, integration)

Be a subject matter expert on testing practices ensuring the testing strategy and processes are well-defined and continuously improved for the team or teams

Establish a test and automation strategy, create common test frameworks, define and manage test processes including test data generation, defect management and reporting

Bring a 'testing mindset' to the teams, and be responsible for testing and delivering complex software requirements to accomplish business outcomes

Create and optimize test processes including defect management and reporting

Contribute to building quality into the Software Development Lifecycle(SDLC) using best practices and tools

Create a test automation strategy across the application stack (UI, API, and Backend, etc.).

Create and optimize test automation frameworks and use of test automation tools

Define and execute adoption of enterprise testing standards for adherence

Lead test planning for complex features that span across the platform or multiple teams.

Optimize test suites employing techniques such risk-based testing

Condition and generate test data and ensure data compliance requirements are met on all levels of test environments. Assist in identifying and managing sensitive test data.

Participate in triaging reported issues/defects and assist with resolving or escalating them as necessary

Create and manage traceability. Trace tests forwards/backwards through the development lifecycle and back to requirements

Use testing tools and follow processes to complete testing on a given test environment and assist with fulfillment of necessary steps required to promote code base to higher level environments

Ensure alignment and sign off for test cases from business and other stakeholders

Manage test automation execution and assist with resolving, communicating or escalating any issues that may result in test plan variance

Define and execute test automation approach, quality engineering methodology processes and tools to drive test driven development

Requirements:

6+ years' experience QA Automation

3+ years' experience on any of test automation tool/framework - TOSCA/UFT/Selenium/ Cucumber etc.

2+ years' experience on any of test management tool qTest, Octane, Rally

3+ years' experience on any of RDBMS database SQL Server, Oracle, Exadata, backend SQL or database on writing SQL's and automating them

Proven track record in strong data skills, Window and Linux operating system

Strong functional testing skills with preferably financial, banking, Credit risk management domain experience

Detailed oriented, quality conscious, with an eye toward simplicity

Good oral and written communication skills

 

Pay Range: $49.15 - $57.15

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

About Genesis10:

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. 

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client.  Benefits of Working with Genesis10: 

 

•    Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. 

•    The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. 

•    Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) 

•    Behavioral Health Platform 

•    Medical, Dental, Vision 

•    Health Savings Account 

•    Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) 

•    Voluntary Term Life Insurance 

•    401K 

•    Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) 

•    Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF) 

•    Remote opportunities available 

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. 

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.