Sr. SDET Tester

Cynet Systems•Reston, VA

About The Position

The Sr. SDET Tester will be responsible for analyzing moderately complex requirements, operational problems, specifications, and change requests. This role involves producing test plans and test cases to identify potential code defects, monitoring test cases and scripts, and performing test execution. The tester will also research and provide technical support for system defects, analyze test results, maintain documentation, and consult with development engineers. Additionally, this position requires guiding and mentoring a team of testers, analyzing User Stories and Acceptance Criteria, and preparing automated test scripts for various applications. The Sr. SDET Tester will be accountable for coding automation scripts, creating and maintaining the automation framework, and executing tests within specified timelines. Reporting errors through Jira and communicating weekly status reports to management are also key responsibilities. The role involves developing and maintaining technical knowledge, acquiring knowledge of testing tools, and expanding business knowledge of product benefits and company goals. Coordination with customers to resolve issues and participation in project meetings are expected. The position also requires initiating Change Management Records (CMRs) or Client Information Technology Tracking System (CITT) requests.

Requirements

8-10 years of experience in a technical discipline
5 years of experience in automated software testing with core framework development
Knowledge of AWS and cloud testing
Experience with test automation framework architectural design
Experience with Object Oriented Design
Extensive use of programming languages (Java, JavaScript, SQL/PL-SQL)
Strong experience with Selenium, Cucumber and BDD Framework
Strong Knowledge in Mobile test automation (e.g., Appium)
Experience in Webservices test automation using tools like Soap UI
Experience with relational database management systems (e.g., MS SQL Server, DB2, Oracle)
Proven proficiency with SQL and PL/SQL
Proven experience to create, maintain and run complex database queries
Proven experience with Agile and Waterfall software development life cycle (SDLC) models
Experience in multiple environments and/or on multiple operating systems (i.e., Windows, Linux, UNIX, Mainframe) and technologies (.Net, Web technologies, etc.)
Ability to work independently and effectively in small teams
Demonstrate initiative, work well independently as well as a contributing member of a team
Well organized and detail oriented with good written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for analyzing the moderately complex requirements, operational problems, specifications and change requests.
Produce test plans and test cases to determine presence and scope of potential code defects.
Monitor accurate and thorough test cases, scripts and data with pre-determined results within specified scheduled dates.
Perform test execution of all assigned test cases.
Research and provide technical support on operational/test system defects and propose solutions.
Analyze test results to ensure functionality meets requirements and recommend corrective action if necessary.
Maintain documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software.
Consult with development engineers in resolution of problems.
Provide feedback in preparation of technical appraisals of systems, application interfaces and application software.
Guide and mentor team of testers in support of the projects and day-to-day testing effort.
Accountable for analyzing User Stories, Acceptance Criteria and prepare in sprint automated test scripts for Web/UI, Web Services and Mobile application.
Accountable for coding automation scripts utilizing tools such as Selenium, SoapUI, Cucumber and BDD Framework.
Responsible to create, maintain and update the automation framework in alignment with enterprise standards and best practices.
Prepare test plans and test cases with pre-determined results.
Execute tests and review test data within specified scheduled dates.
Accountable for analyzing test and operational problems to determine presence and scope of potential code defects.
Report errors through a structured defect tracking process in Jira tool.
Communicate weekly with management verbally and via written detail status report regarding potential problems and concerns.
Responsible for scheduling Jenkins jobs and executing automated regression suites and smoke test suites in CI/CD Pipeline.
Develop and maintain business and technical knowledge through training, testing workshops, reading, and research.
Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of testing tools.
Expand business knowledge of product benefits, corporate policies, division and department goals and department procedures.
Coordinate with customers to resolve issues.
Verify satisfaction of internal and external customer requests and obtain information to create test data.
Participate in project work group meetings (internal/external peer reviews, walk through, status meetings, Software Process Improvement, JAD sessions, etc.).
Initiate Change Management Records (CMRs) or Client Information Technology Tracking System (CITT) requests for necessary system changes or enhancements.