Sr Quality Test Engineer

We have partnered with our client in their search for a SR Quality Test Engineer to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, identify defects and report them in defect management system.


• Develop and execute automated testing for assigned projects to create solid regression test beds.


• Conduct automation code pull request reviews, ensuring code meets defined best practices for ensuring quality control of testing deliverables.


• Report issues and results, researching and identifying root causes as appropriate, documenting accordingly.


• Participate in all Agile ceremonies.


• Provide accurate level of effort estimates based on business requirements.


• Participate in technical design work with Business Analysts, Development, QA/Testing staff, Test Lead, and other stakeholders to plan and execute tests.


• Collaborate with test lead to do proof of concept on QA strategic initiatives.


• Work with development and other stakeholders to resolve defects and blockers.


• Maintain flexibility to react quickly to changes in priorities or circumstances to meet the needs of the business.


• Ensure that testing addresses requirements as agreed with other stakeholders.


• Research available tools and participate in initiatives to implement those that will cost-effectively enhance testing capabilities and product quality.


• Identify opportunities to apply existing automation or other tools to meet testing needs.


• Maintain awareness of the state of the industry and evaluate emerging trends/developments that may benefit the organization.


• Cooperate in the enhancement of the methodologies employed for test planning and execution, defect tracking, and metric and status reporting.


• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices.


• Maintain testing notes, release notes to support internal and external IT audits.


• Work across teams to promote best practices for quality assurance/testing and help to develop/execute automation testing throughout the business as appropriate.


• Identify areas for improvement and, with leadership, peers, or others, implement initiatives improving overall capability and efficiency.


• Research and identify root causes of performance issues in partnership with performance engineer, architects, developers, network and system engineers.


• Ensure results of root cause analysis are presented to all stakeholders.
  

Skills Required

• Programming languages - Java, Python, Groovy etc.


• Web Services - SOAP, REST


• Strong knowledge of testing frameworks like Postman, Cucumber & Gherkin, SOAP, and REST API testing, Junit, TestNG.


• Build tools - Maven, Gradle etc.


• Others - JIRA, SOAP UI, Postman, Rest Assured, Message Queueing etc.


• Solid experience working with relational databases and writing SQL queries.


• Experience working with Linux


• Strong understanding of QA methodologies.


• Strong knowledge of process improvement.


• Strong knowledge of the software development process.


• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong project management skills.


• Solid QA testing skills.


• Attention to detail.


• Proven ability to develop and execute automated and performance testing.


• Basic understanding of working within budgets.


• Understanding of industry trends.


• Ability to identify and implement continuous improvement practices.


• Strong research skills (tools/root cause analysis).


• Good oral and written communication.


• Experience working with geographically distributed teams.

Education & Work Experience

• B.S. in computer science, engineering, information systems, or equivalent experience, is required


• 5+ years experience

Title QA Engineer

Location 100% remote EST

Client Industry Risk

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at ;/span>