Automation Tester/Developer

Novalink Solutions LLC•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated automation test engineer in the role of QA Test Engineer/Automation Test Developer to join our development team. This position contributes to the full lifecycle of Java-based applications in a collaborative environment. The role is responsible for executing automated test scripts in TOSCA for regression testing, manual testing, writing test scripts, developing automated test scripts in TOSCA, and developing JUnit and JMockit test scripts to support automated developer testing. The position also involves assisting senior developers in building, testing, and debugging Java applications, participating in code reviews, and following SDLC best practices in a supportive team setting focused on growth and contributing to quality software development and delivery in the Curam Application. The primary responsibilities include writing manual test scripts for release testing, developing automated TOSCA scripts, completing manual testing, and executing automated test scripts for code releases. This is achieved by collaborating with senior developers and business staff within cross-functional agile teams to understand requirements and implement testing solutions to ensure application stability. Secondary responsibilities may include developing JUnit and JMockit tests for developer unit testing, assisting senior developers with Java application maintenance, debugging to resolve software defects, writing clean, efficient, testable, and well-documented code following industry standards, participating in code reviews, providing and receiving feedback to improve code quality, working with databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL), integrating into applications, contributing to system documentation, and continuously improving development processes. Staying current with new testing and Java technologies, trends, and best practices is also expected.

Requirements

Proficiency in writing manual test scripts.
Knowledge of manual testing procedures.
Developing automated TOSCA test scripts based on the manual test scripts.
Executing TOSCA automated scripts.
Working knowledge of ALM, Q-Test, and NeoLoad.
Experience and proficiency developing and executing automated test scripts in TOSCA (5 Years).
Experience and proficiency in using HP test tools including Test Director/Quality Center 9.0 or higher and Quick Test Professional (QTP) 9.5 or higher (5 Years).
Experience testing web, GUI, client/server, and database applications (5 Years).
Experience with requirements analysis and automated test cases/script development (5 Years).
Experience with automated testing, testing tools, writing test plans and reviewing test cases (5 Years).
Experience with Agile (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe) development (5 Years).
Experience with testing Curam products (1 Year).
Good oral and written communications skills in order to interact on a daily basis with system developers, business analysts, and others.
Ability to prioritize tasks within the project and work with minimal supervision or guidance.
Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Experience developing and executing Selenium automated test scripts (2 Years).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of JUnit and JMockit test case development.
Java.
Understanding of Agile methodologies.
Knowledge of front-end technologies (i.e. HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
Exposure to Spring Framework, Hibernate or related technologies.
Experience using NeoLoad and qTest (2 Years).
Understanding of FNS/SNAP Program Policy guidelines (2 Years).
Experience coding using Java/J2EE (1 Year).
Experience testing for a health and human services project (1 Year).
Experience developing and testing using JUnit and JMockit (1 Year).
Experience executing SQL to validate or test (2 Years).
Experience navigating on a UNIX platform (1 Year).

Responsibilities

Execute automated test scripts in TOSCA to support regression testing.
Perform manual testing.
Write manual test scripts for release testing.
Develop automated test scripts in TOSCA.
Develop JUnit and JMockit test scripts to support automated developer testing.
Assist senior developers in building, testing, and debugging Java applications.
Participate in code reviews.
Follow SDLC best practices.
Collaborate with senior developers and business staff within cross-functional agile teams to understand requirements and implement testing solutions.
Develop JUnit and JMockit tests to aid in developer unit testing.
Assist senior developers with the maintenance of Java applications.
Debug to resolve software defects.
Write clean, efficient, testable, and well-documented code following industry standards.
Provide and receive feedback to improve code quality.
Work with databases (e.g. Oracle, SQL, etc.) and integrate into applications.
Contribute to system documentation.
Continuously improve development processes.
Stay current with new testing and Java technologies, trends and best practices.
Execute SQL to validate or test.
Navigate on a UNIX platform.