Senior Software QA Automation Engineer I

OneStream Software•,

3d•$99,000 - $128,500•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Software QA Automation Engineer I has a strong background in Test automation tools, Microsoft technologies and an ability to work as a key member in a software engineering team for a rapidly growing company. Our company provides Corporate Performance Management (CPM) software for large corporations. Our product is designed for high-end deployments at customer facilities or in the Microsoft Azure cloud. The core engine contains complex OLAP-type, multi-dimensional, multi-server, multi-threading, web, and SQL technologies and is specifically designed to solve problems for the Office of Finance at extremely large corporations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or IT-related field.
Minimum 3+ years programming experience.
5 years of experience building automation tools, and automation for web applications.
Experience with the following technologies: C#, Selenium, RestSharp, SQL, Azure, GIT
Competence in object-oriented programming.
Experience with Azure and building pipelines.
Skill for writing reusable libraries and understanding design patterns.
Experience with Agile/Scrum Development Methodologies.
Analyze and communicate technical issues, lead discussions, and influence decisions.
Excellent written, verbal, and people skills.
Document solid, well thought out test cases for complex functionality.
Strong foundational understanding of multi-tiered architecture.
Strong troubleshooting skills; client engagement.
Strong Estimating and risk assessment skills.
Drives collaboration across scrum teams/organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

3 years degree preferably in Computer Science.
Experience in object-oriented concepts in any programming language.
Experience in Azure or AWS cloud platform.
Experience leading and working with offshore teams is a plus.
Preferred experience and knowledge in SQL and developing database queries.
Ability to define, refine, support, and follow established processes.
The ability to mentor others is small areas of the OneStream product.
Thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
Takes initiative to learn new technologies and testing techniques to share with the organization.
Proactively takes on new tasks and assignments beyond individual team-based expectations.
Proactively communicates ideas, issues, risks, and status.
Strong clients focus on elevating quality standards.
Takes the initiative to learn modern technologies and software approaches.
Solid analytical approach to validating the quality of the software solution from feature to end to end flow.

Responsibilities

Architect, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-quality automation frameworks and scripts utilizing C#, Selenium, RestSharp, Appium, and other relevant technologies.
Acquire deep knowledge of Onestream products to craft efficient and effective automation solutions that align with product functionalities and requirements.
Lead the development and enhancement of automation frameworks, actively contribute feedback, and support the establishment of a comprehensive CI/CD automation infrastructure.
Engage closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to gather requirements, provide input during design and development phases, and ensure the highest quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
Identify and champion opportunities for process optimization, driving initiatives that enhance the overall quality and efficiency of software development and testing processes.
Ensure the highest standards of code quality, organization, and maintainability within the automation suite.
Collaborate closely with QA and development teams to create comprehensive test cases and seamlessly integrate automation into the overall product quality strategy.
Investigate automation failures, provide insightful feedback to scrum teams, and proactively manage production issues.
Consolidate and report on test metrics, identify bottlenecks, and work closely with the development team to resolve issues efficiently.
Provide expert support to Business Analysts, customers, and the testing team for automation-related queries and challenges.
Participate in and lead peer code reviews and offer development and support guidance to QA engineers during test case reviews.
Identify gaps in test coverage, propose and implement mitigation strategies to ensure comprehensive testing.
Lead the development of new tools and infrastructure in collaboration with other members of the quality department.
Suggest and drive enhancements to both the functional and technical aspects of products.
Drive forward process improvements, ensuring continuous enhancement of software development and testing practices.
Mentor other Automation engineers, provide technical guidance, resolve critical issues.
Effectively evaluate metrics for overall quality benchmarking, automation metrics and standards. Evaluate Quality Engineering discipline principles and provide recommendations for growth and advancement.