Quality Automation Engineer

Empower • Overland Park, KS

1d • $72,200 - $101,975 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented individuals who have foundational knowledge of automation skills and eager to develop their automation testing skills. The successful candidate will work closely with more senior Automation Quality Engineers to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. Assist in designing, executing and maintaining automated tests while learning to apply your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred
• 1-2 years Testing experience with 0-1 year in automation testing or equivalent automation training
• Good understanding of software testing principles and methodologies.
• Baisc understanding of Gherkin test scenarios and feature files
• Understanding of API & UI functional testing.
• Understanding of end-to-end testing approach, and end user requirements
• Familiarity with Java programming language (Core concepts)
• Basic knowledge of automation testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Karate, JUnit, TestNG).
• Basic Experience with SQL database querying

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze test results and identify issues.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of Test management tool ZE.
• Understanding of Browserstack testing tool
• Understanding of version control systems (Git) is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies

Responsibilities

• Design and development of low-medium complexity automated test scripts.
• Execute automated test cases and report results.
• Identify, document, and track software defects to resolution using defect tracking tools like JIRA.
• Document test cases, test results, and defects clearly and concisely.
• Collaborate with the development team to understand application functionality and testing requirements.
• Maintain and update existing automated test scripts.
• Ensure that automated tests are up-to-date with the latest application changes and enhancements.
• Follow automation best practices.
• Create test designs; utilize best practices and methodologies to determine current and future solutions
• Use analytical processes to understand issues and evaluate solutions

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: Entry Level