QA Automation Engineer, Charlotte, NC (Locals Only)

QA Automation Engineer || Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Essential Functions

Work with Business Analysts to identify scenarios to be tested to verify that

required functionality exists (or has not been broken).

Write test scenarios in Gherkin syntax to provide consistency in how requirements

are defined and in a manner that can easily be read by business stakeholders,

business analysts, designers, developers and testers.

Utilize a BDD (Behavior Driven Development) framework, such as SpecFlow, to

capture all application scenarios as living documentation and implement the UI

automation code that verifies that scenarios either Pass or Fail.

Create and maintain the test code in Azure DevOps code repositories.

Build Azure DevOps Pipelines to automate test project builds, test runs and status

reporting.

Engage in regression testing across multiple environments leading up to

production releases.

Deploy automated tests to lower environments (DEV QA, UAT) and identify any

issues and subsequent solutions.

Maintain all test code using

standard version control protocols.

Identify, report, and follow up on defects, ensuring they are resolved in line with

expected outcomes.

Verify that resolved issues and completed Azure stories meet all requirements.

Create, implement, and manage comprehensive testing strategies to cover all

aspects of the software.

Design end-to-end tests for scenarios involving multiple applications and

integration tests for cross-team dependencies.

Provide accurate estimations of testing efforts during sprint and PI (Program

Increment) planning.

Gain deep business and application knowledge to predict user behavior

accurately.

Work closely with developers to understand intended application behaviors and

ensure alignment with test strategies.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business

Administration, or related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered.

Experience, Skills and Competencies Required

Proven experience in software quality assurance with a strong understanding of

software development life cycles and Agile methodologies.

Strong technical and analytical skills, with experience in creating and managing

testing strategies and designing complex integration tests.

Experience with Azure DevOps, Miro, FIGMA, and other project management and

design tools.

Excellent problem-solving abilities, able to identify defects, and design gaps and

suggest effective resolutions.

Strong communication skills, capable of conveying technical and business concepts

to diverse audiences and leading cross-functional teams.

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment,

balancing multiple projects and priorities effectively.