Automation Tester

Title: Automation Tester

Location: Dallas, TX (ONSITE)

W2, C2H Only.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who has experience building user interfaces. To help maintain and build out our catalog of native TV applications. The software engineer will engage stakeholders, assist in building features, and maintaining existing functionality. The individual contributor will report to a Senior Software Engineering Manager. We are a close-knit team, focused on solving challenging problems that make a difference in our business. We concentrate on high-impact, high-value development, and in this role, you will develop new and faster testing methods that will help us grow. This position will require at least 5 years of experience in UI and OOP (Object-Oriented Programming) language development, ideally Python Any experience in Certifications will be a leg up in this role and Java. We pride ourselves on working in a collaborative environment, and to do so we are in our Dallas office 5 days a week.

What you'll do...

Key Responsibilities

• Define Quality Standards and Requirements: Collaborate with business stakeholders and partner management teams to establish clear quality standards and certification requirements for third-party integrations.
• Develop Comprehensive Test Plans: Create detailed test plans, scenarios, and procedures specifically tailored to validate partner applications against defined criteria, including functional, non-functional, security, and regression testing.
• Execute Certification Tests: Conduct manual and automated testing of partner applications in a dedicated testing environment to identify defects and ensure compliance with all requirements.
• Manage Defect Reporting and Tracking: Document and report defects, working closely with partner development teams to ensure clear communication of issues and tracking their resolution through the fix and re-test cycles using tools like Jira.
• Collaborate with Partners and Internal Teams: Act as the primary QA point of contact for external partners, providing technical guidance, support, and clear feedback to help them meet certification requirements. Coordinate with internal development and product teams to align on integration points and release schedules.
• Verify Compliance and Certify Applications: Conduct final reviews and testing to ensure all issues are resolved and the application meets the necessary quality and compliance standards, ultimately certifying the product for launch or integration.
• Automate Testing Processes: Identify and implement opportunities for test automation to improve the efficiency and repeatability of the certification process, using tools and frameworks such as Selenium or Appium.
• Create and Maintain Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including test cases, test results, defect reports, and certification status reports for internal stakeholders and partners.
• Monitor Post-Certification Quality: Participate in monitoring live partner application performance and user feedback post-launch to identify and address any production issues or regression defects.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of Proven experience in software quality assurance or testing, preferably within a technology-driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices (manual and automated).
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira) and test automation tools (e.g., Selenium).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and risk assessment skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external, cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field is often preferred.

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Option 2: 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 1 year's experience in software engineering or related area., We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

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