Role: Senior Test Automation Engineer
Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)
W2 Only
Position Type: Contract
Experience:10+Years
Visa: USC/GC.
Genuine Profiles only
Description:
AKA Senior SDET Extend testing automation framework using JAVA/JAVA Script. Take ownership in understanding business requirements/ACs and develop test strategy/test plan Develop automation test cases using existing automation framework
Responsibilities:
Develop test automation code for Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), of systems, infrastructure, and test framework.
Plan, design, develop, and maintain API test automation framework that facilitates automation scripting, execution, and analysis of results
Provide technical leadership and mentoring for test engineers on multiple applications/projects onshore and offshore; train and mentor project team members to create, execute, analyze, and maintain automated regression suites
Coordinate with product owner to resolve open issues/enhancements/upgrades and understand the use of a specific functionality as needed
Develop automated functional scripts using tools such as Java, Karate, JMeter.
Perform exploratory and manual testing of the product suite as appropriate
Provide expertise in testing methodologies, best practices, and standards
Techinical Skills Required:
Strong design and development skills in two or more of the following technologies and tools: Java (3-5 years) Cucumber(3-5 years), JBehave or other BDD testing frameworks
At least 8 years of test automation framework design
Strong experience in testing Webservices (REST APIs) (3+5 years)
Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data
The ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases
3+ years of experience in developing scenario based performance testing using JMeter
Experience testing full stack and integration testing with 3rd parties
End-to-end system integration testing experience for software platforms
Desired Skills:
Hands on experience with Python
Development experience in AWS Cloud technology
Experience in TDD, continuous integration, code review practice is strongly desired
Experience with Apigee or other API gateways is a plus
Experience with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git)
At least 2 years working on an Agile team with a solid understanding of Agile/Lean practices.
Understanding of a micro service Architecture
Experience load and performance testing
Strong documentation skills
Soft Skills Required:
Ability to adapt quickly to a complex environment
Pro-active, flexible and creative
Very strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with developers and business users.
Education & Experience Required:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering or relevant field required w/ 10+ years experience required.