REMOTE - QA Automation Test Engineer (Selenium/Java)

100% REMOTE - QA Automation Test Engineer opportunity!

Must have strong experience in Selenium and Java

Must have experience testing UI

Overview:

Our client, a growing FinTech company is looking for an experienced QA Automation Engineer to join a business critical project! Strong Agile Scrum experience is also very important.

This position is a 6 month contract opportunity to extend. It is 100% Remote, EST/CST preferred.

Candidates must convert after 6 months without sponsorship needs.

Summary:

The QA Automation Test Engineer is a results oriented Software QA Engineer position, innovative problem solver with hands on testing experience and automating test cases using Selenium.

This person will be responsible for designing, implementing and executing test strategies and plans for software products. a results oriented Software QA Engineer position is an innovative problem solver with hands on testing experience and automating test cases using Selenium. The candidate should also have the ability to see both the business and technical sides of the problem. Reengineered and facilitated key QA methodologies, processes and metrics standards resulting in increased quality of releases delivered to clients. Strong expertise in UI automation and backend testing. Strong analytical skills with solid technical background in distributed development environments.

Job Functions:

• Design and develop QA initiatives contributing to the testing effort in a hands-on role.
• Work with the QA Manager on aspects of quality assurance for business channel including establishing metrics, applying industry best practices, and using tools and processes to ensure quality goals are met.
• Develop and execute procedures, plans, test cases and scripts (manual and automated).
• Using built automation framework, work with Automation lead to build selenium automated test scripts.
• Work closely with cross-functional organizations, project teams and clients to develop project schedules, execute test plans and cases and deliver high quality products.
• Monitor overall testing progress, identify and communicate any issues that may arise, and work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve them.
• Track testing risks and develop mitigation action plans.
• Responsibilities will include the creation and execution of detailed test scripts to verify software functionality and adherence to business requirements.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to junior QA Engineers as needed
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in designing and implementing automation tests using Java and Selenium.
• Proficient in testing backend components, REST APIs & Web Services.
• Proven ability to lead offshore teams.
• Capable of adapting to a rapidly evolving environment.
• Expert at SQA methodologies, tools and approaches (manual and automated testing experience).
• Knowledge of Java, JavaScript, HTML, SOAP/XML, SQL required.
• Strong knowledge of QA tools such as ALM, Jira and methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent mentorship skills.
• Strong people management, interpersonal communication and collaboration skills.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, customer oriented and able to work independently as well as within a team and with internal business and technology partner.

Education and/or Experience:

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent education/experience.
• Four (4) to (6) years software QA experience.
• Proven experience with a variety of different testing techniques such as UI Testing, Automated Testing, Test Driven Development Strategies.
• Experience working in an Agile development and continuous integration environment.
• Extensive experience with of cross browser testing, compatibility testing, web services and mobile device testing.
• Experience and good understanding with Chrome Dev tools, UNIX command, Shell scripting, Eclipse, HTTP, HTTPS a plus.