Automation Engineer

Position Details

Job Title

Automation Engineer

Duration

1 year with possible extensions

Location

Foster City, CA

Description

• Passion for finding issues and a desire to break things while testing beyond an applications limits
• In-depth knowledge of the software testing methodologies and processes
• Experience in using industry standard test management tools (e.g. ALM, Quality Center, Clear Quest, JIRA)
• Experience in waterfall, RUP, iterative and agile methodologies is a strong plus
• Solid understanding of black box and white box testing, performance testing, test automation, requirements traceability and general QA process reporting
• Ability to generate creative and innovative solutions for QA challenges and constraints
• Able to diagnose and drive continuous improvement in a collaborative manner
• Working experience of technologies including HTML, JavaScript, CSS, java, Python, SQL
• Ability to deliver results on multiple projects in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Experience automation tools like Selenium and QTP a plus
• Quick learner; self-starter, detailed and thorough
• Strong communication skills with proven ability to present complex ideas and document in a clear and concise way.
• Experience in working with onshore and offshore teams.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and approve test plans, scenarios, scripts or procedures
• Review and approve testing programs that addresses areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, or usability
• Review documentation of software defects and assign software developers to investigate and resolve the issue
• Review and approve test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates
• Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance or completeness or to mitigate risks
• Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems

Skills

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or relevant technical discipline required
• 4 – 7 years of experience in testing of Java Platform
• Solid experience with testing Java based applications using web services

2 (30 min) Phone Screens, Followed by on-site (several hrs, with 3-4+ ppl) will include technical exercises. MUST be able to interview onsite in Foster City, CA