Testing Automation Specialist

Advisor Group•Scottsdale, AZ

22d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a driven and motivated individual to join our Testing Assurance Group. As a Testing Automation Specialist, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing automated tests to ensure the quality and reliability of our software applications. You will collaborate with developers and other stakeholders to identify test requirements and create comprehensive test plans. Your role is crucial in improving the efficiency of our software delivery process.

Requirements

Proven experience in software testing and quality assurance, with a strong focus on test automation (e.g. Java, Python, JavaScript)
Strong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, or Playwright.
Expertise in testing RESTful and SOAP services using Postman, Insomnia or Rest-Assured.
Experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using Cucumber (for BDD), TestNG, or JUnit.
Knowledge of database concepts and the ability to write basic SQL queries.
Experience with Agile development methodologies
Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, ADO, or similar platforms.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment
Excellent communication & organizational skills.
High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and problem-solving skills.
Be able to work independently and maintain elevated levels of quality.
Self-motivated individual capable of meeting departmental expectations and deadlines
Ability to participate and contribute to a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with Git or other version control systems for managing test code.
Experience with performance and load testing using JMeter.
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for setting up and managing test environments.
Familiarity with mobile automation using Appium
Experience in the Financial Services industry.

Responsibilities

Design and develop automated test scripts and frameworks for web, mobile, and API applications using open-source tools.
Collaborate with development teams to understand application features and functionalities.
Participate in code reviews to ensure test code quality and testability.
Integrate automated tests into the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline using open-source platforms to enable continuous testing.
Report and track bugs and work with development teams to resolve them.
Conduct regression testing to ensure product quality after changes.
Continuously improve and optimize automated testing processes.
All other duties as assigned.