Automation Engineer II

Western & Southern Financial Group•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Works closely with the program testing manager to define functional test automation strategy and processes. Responsible for creating, executing and maintaining a program level automation testing strategy and automation test framework for a given set of automation tools; creating custom controls; mentoring the test automation developers; and demonstrating innovations to increase testing efficiency and maximize the testing investments returns.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree In Computer Science or Information Technology or commensurate selection criteria experience. - Required
5+ years' experience in software test engineering or development using object-oriented development language with hands-on experience with automation testing tools such as Selenium. - Required
2+ years of experience in API testing include Rest and SOAP; XML and JSON format - Required
Experience in testing using SQL to validate the back end and to generate reports from test management tools. - Required
Experience in implementing test script optimization techniques. - Required
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, design and debugging skills. - Required
Experience identifying, defining and quantifying problems; collecting or interpreting data, establishing facts and providing effective solutions. Cites examples from work experience of identifying moderate to complex problems, quantifying problems and providing effective resolutions. - Required
Strong understanding of various SDLC processes, QA lifecycle and methodology with expertise in using market leading automation testing tools. -
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including multiple platforms and architectures, diverse technologies and environments; cites examples exhibiting personal motivation, creativity and a proactive approach within this type of environment. -
Accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance. -
Testing Micro-Services/API -
Understand automation testing frameworks, such as Keyword driven, Data driven and other relevant best practices -
Ability to design and create scripts beyond record and playback, developing functions, custom key words and integrations of different testing tools. -
Understanding of software design techniques. -
Experience with source control systems such as Git -
Desire for achieving excellence in customer satisfaction, process and product quality, and reliability. -
Excellent verbal and written communication skills on both the technical and application facets of the job; conveys information to stakeholders in a clear, accurate, focused and concise manner -
Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, database applications and presentation software. -

Nice To Haves

One or more of the following designations or other Industry equivalent certification preferred: Microsoft Certifications in C# and SQL (MCP, MSCE, etc.) Upon Hire - Preferred
Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE) Upon Hire - Preferred
ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (ASQ CQIA) Quality Improvement Associate Certification (CQIA) Upon Hire - Preferred
Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP) Upon Hire - Preferred
One or more of the following designations or other Industry equivalent certification preferred: Microsoft Certifications in C# and SQL (MCP, MSCE, etc.), Current Certified Software Tester (CSTE), Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA), Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE), ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level (CTFL), Quality Improvement Associate Certification (CQIA) • Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP) - Preferred

Responsibilities

Works with the SQA Manager to define automation testing strategy and relevant methodologies.
Implements and develops the test automation framework for UI and middleware for given sets of system components - web, mainframe, web services, database, documents, xml.
Ensures optimum use of the existing test automation tool set in conjunction with use of open-source tools with the objective of providing faster, better and cost-effective solutions to the testing teams.
Reviews the regression scenarios selected for automation, assesses automation feasibility and provides recommendations on maximizing automation of regression suite supported by the technical inputs.
Creates and publishes program level test automation dashboard on a weekly basis; works with points of contact across different programs, projects and work streams to collate data to generate automation metrics.
Reviews project test strategies and test plans to make recommendations on automating functional testing of new requirements and influencing the testing approach for better ROI.
Demonstrates expertise in API and web services to be able to consume testing tools APIs exposed by the applications.
Reviews and accepts test scripts created or modified by the team for compliance with coding standards and sanctity of the centralized reusable test script library.
Provides continuous integration (CI) development support to the build master and implements/improves build test processes, environments, and scripts to ensure that the code drops to quality assurance are of the highest quality.
Mentors the automation developers and the program's functional testing teams to build expertise around the automation tool, framework and through leadership.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.