Engineer Automation Quality

Empower • Overland Park, KS

3d • $72,200 - $101,975 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineer Automation Quality works more independently, designing, developing, and maintaining moderately complex automated test scripts to validate the functionality of software applications. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution of our quality assurance strategies.

Requirements

• 3-5 years overall testing experience with 2-3 years automation testing experience or equivalent automation training
• Proficiency in Python programming language (Core concepts) required
• Strong understanding of and experience with requirement analysis is required
• Strong experience with automation testing tools (e.g. Collibra DQ, Karate, JUnit, TestNG) along with debugging skills is a must.
• Experience in using version control systems (e.g., Git) required.
• Hands on experience with SQL and database testing required.
• Experience in JIRA or similar management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong ability to analyze test results and identify issues required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of BDD frameworks
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred
• Proficiency in design and estimation techniques is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills preferred.
• Good knowledge of continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins) a plus.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies desired.
• Experience in UI/API functional testing is helpful.
• AWS or Python Certification
• Experience creating Unit testing frameworks using Python

Responsibilities

• Design and development of moderately complex automated test scripts.
• Execute moderately complex automated test cases and report results.
• Identify, document and track independently, software defects to resolution using defect tracking tools like JIRA.
• Provide strong documentation for test cases, test results, and defects that are clear and concise.
• Collaborate with the software engineering team to gain a strong understanding of application functionality and testing requirements.
• Maintain and update moderately complex, existing automated test scripts.
• Ensure that automated tests are up-to-date with the latest application changes and enhancements.
• Follow and make recommendations regarding automation best practices.
• Provide guidance to associate automation quality engineers, helping them improve their skills and gain a better understanding of automation.
• May be required to do manual testing when needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level