Sr. Principal-Level QA/Test Automation Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Principal-Level QA/Test Automation Engineer

Location: Atlanta, GA

Duration: Multiyear Contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training or experience
• 15+ years of experience in technology testing
• Broad expertise in specialization and complete understanding of related disciplines
• Expert technical skills working with various software programs
• Expert knowledge of testing tools, dependent on the project/product
• Working knowledge of various database types and SQL skills required to query test related databases
• Expert knowledge of Test System Management tools including Azure Boards, Azure Test Plans, and Micro Focus ALM
• Expert knowledge of client's Microfocus test automation framework components including Micro Focus UFT, BlueZone, and the development and maintenance of test parameter files
• Basic knowledge of VBScript and/or Java programming languages in alignment with assigned work
• Advanced knowledge of client's Test Automation Low Code Framework components including Gherkin, Cucumber, web element locators, xpath, HTML, CSS, Git version control, Selenium, and Azure Pipelines
• Advanced knowledge of API testing using Postman Pro
• Expert knowledge of client systems and environments including mainframe, on-premise, and cloud hosted applications
• Expert research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Expert written and verbal communication skills
• Expert knowledge of testing processes, including creating a test plan and opening bugs
• Ability to handle fast-paced work environment with tight deadlines
• Extensive experience working and participating in cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams and projects
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Expert knowledge and experience following Systems Development Life Cycles
• Expert organizational, planning and time management skills
• Expert skill communicating with all levels within an organization
• Expert skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Expert skill presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely
• Expert skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
• Extensive experience working in an IT environment
• Expert knowledge of client's business processes and applications
• ISTQB Foundation level certification (CTFL)
• DevOps Institute DevOps Foundation (DOFD) certification
• ISTQB Advance level certifications (e.g., Agile Tester, Test Analyst, Test Manager)
• ISTQB Test Automation Engineer
• Azure DevOps AZ-900

DESIRED

• Scaled Agile Framework - Leading SAFe