Automation Test Engineer

Federal Reserve Bank•Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

Under broad supervision, this role is responsible for generalizing conceptual knowledge to determine ways to solve a range of straight-forward problems and situations. Tests the functionality and performance of software systems and ensures the software meets business requirements. Develops and runs automated test cases. Communicates test results and anomalies to management in a well-documented, concise, and timely manner.

Requirements

Associates degree and 5 years of related work experience OR
Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related work experience OR
Master's degree and 0-1 year of related work experience
Quality Assurance Engineer methodologies and practices
Software development Life Cycle and the importance of the QA function within the framework
Computer hardware and software, operating systems, browsers, Internet navigation, and downloading/installing software i.e. Selenium, GitLab, business objects, web technologies, authentication or security technologies, along with working knowledge of AWS/Cloud environments.
Basic knowledge of multiple software development methodologies such as Waterfall, Iterative, Agile and Behavior driven development
Basic working knowledge of test case management and execution using test management tools
Experience implementing and auditing automated test methodology and QA standards
Microsoft Office (Azure, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
Verbal communication
Written communication
Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships
Problem-solving
Programming languages
Strong analytical, multitasking and time management
Ability to perform independent research and analysis and draw logical conclusions
Working effectively in a highly matrix or virtual organization
To be considered for this role, candidates must be a U.S. citizen.
As a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning or controlling, directly or indirectly, any debt or equity interest in a depository institution or an affiliate of a depository institution.
In addition, as a condition of employment, candidates must undergo a background check and will be tested for all controlled substances prohibited by federal law, to include marijuana, prior to hire and for certain safety sensitive positions during employment.

Responsibilities

Translates existing manual test cases or scripts into moderately complex automated tests through the review of test plans, business requirements, functional requirements and technical specifications using flow diagrams or other methods to clarify requirements.
Develops configurable, maintainable, reusable, and dependable moderately complex test automation components. Manual testing will be required as needed to understand how the application functions.
Executes test plans, records and reports results, assists with analyzing test results, and provides root-cause analysis for problems encountered during testing.
Prepares and acquires test data, conducts peer reviews of test work products. Participates in special projects, as requested.
Assists with setup and maintenance of test environments; development of test case automation criteria; and setup and check out of test environments, prepares architecture diagrams.
Identifies technical and operational problems on installed systems, products, and/or services.
Prepares for and takes part in testing activities for production deployments and remediation.
Adhere to bank and system quality assurance methodologies and standards. Actively participate in the Agile process and ceremonies. Manage and keep assigned work items up to date.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

The Cleveland Fed offers benefits to support overall health and financial security.
Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.clevelandfed.org/careers

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