Staff Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities In this role, you will: Understand the vision to design and integrate quality within Software Development Life Cycle. Proactively, define and implement test automation strategy (for both On Premise and Cloud hosted application) including roadmap, tools, framework approach across project teams. Perform Proof of concept activities as necessary. Recommend automated testing processes and tools that will optimize and improve the quality of testing across the test pyramid (Manual to Auto , across unit, module, system and user acceptance testing) and in line with DevOps strategies. Define and publish key performance metrics for the automated testing Define problems, decompose and provide effort estimates to derive verification and validation plan. Drive Design and perform Architectural reviews of proposed automation solutions across project teams and oversee technological execution of the recommended automation solution Advanced level of experience with languages - JavaScript, Python, CSS3, HTML5, JSON/XML. Experience of using Jenkins and Perforce / Git source code control system API test automation, XML/Json Verification etc. Knowledge on Test automation tools- API test automation using REST Assured tool, selenium / cucumber, Postman/ Protractor, / Jmeter, / LoadRunner Expertise of Database concepts, SQL / NoSQl, advanced SQL. Experience in writing high quality, readable, reusable, testable code. Experience with Software design patterns and methodologies such as objected oriented design. Experience with Agile Development environment. Good understanding of the concept of Behaviour Driven Development. Experience with SAFe/ Agile methodologies for software development Desired: Exposure to Healthcare IT or medical device industry Desired leadership characteristics: As Leader, have proven ability to strategize execute programs Demonstrated experience with global product releases throughout the product introduction cycle Clear communicator with strong written and oral communication skills especially in a global context. Self-starter, analytical problem solver, results oriented and ability to multi-task Ability to mentor/ coach future technical leaders and professionals. Lead impact assessment and decision related to Quality Engineering plan and strategy for release. Lead, Guide, train and mentor staff to implement test automation across teams. Develop awareness and competence. Lead Verification and Validation activities to enable quality and timely release of the product. Educational Qualifications : Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science or in STEM Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Desired Technical skills / experience: Minimum industry experience of 10+ years in the Test and automation domain, in implementing Automation test frameworks and methodology in context of Agile modern DevOps, inclusive of 5+ years working as Automation Engineer leveraging test automation solutions of functional and load testing. Expertise with Testing lifecycle and core testing process/techniques using different test approaches. Experience related to software design for reliability, setting and demonstrating reliability targets in software. Expertise in Continuous Integration /Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) process and test automation. Excellent knowledge with test execution estimates, design test plans strategy, writing test scenarios, cases, executing test cases and defect lifecycle handling.