Senior UI Test Automation Engineer

Overview

Remote
$60 - $70
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

UFT
VB Scripts
Excel Add-in

Job Details

Role: Senior UI Test Automation Engineer for Excel-Based Add-in Testing

Location: NYC Remote

The engineer will focus on developing, maintaining, and executing automated UI test cases for an Excel-based add-in, utilizing Unified Functional Testing (UFT) and scripting languages such as VBScript for FDR squad.

2.1 Objectives

  • Design and implement robust UI test automation solutions for Excel add-in functionalities.
  • Ensure high test coverage and quality assurance throughout the software development lifecycle.

2.2 Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze business and technical requirements for the FDR Excel-based add-in.
  • Develop and maintain automated UI test scripts using UFT.
  • Write reusable, maintainable, and scalable code in VBScript and/or JavaScript.
  • Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines as required.
  • Execute automated test suites and analyze test results.
  • Identify, report, and track defects in collaboration with the development team.
  • Create and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test summary reports.
  • Provide recommendations for process improvements and automation best practices.
  • Mentor junior team members as needed.

2.3 Deliverables

  • Robust Automation framework for the Excel add-in application FDR Editor
  • Automated test scripts for all key UI workflows in the Excel add-in.
  • Test execution reports and defect logs.
  • Test documentation including:
    • Test plans
    • Test case documentation
    • Test summary reports
  • Recommendations for further automation and process improvements.
  1. Skillset & Experience Requirements
  • 5+ years in UI test automation, preferably with Excel add-in experience.
  • Proficient in UFT (Unified Functional Testing).
  • Strong expertise in VBScript and/or JavaScript.
  • Experience with Excel object model and Office automation.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Bamboo, Github) is a plus.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  1. Tools & Environment
  • Unified Functional Testing One or Opentext Functional Testing 24.4
  • Microsoft Excel (Office 365 version)
  • Scripting Languages: VBScript, SQL
  • Source Control: Bitbucket, Github
  • CI/CD: [e.g., Bamboo, Github actions]
  • Defect Tracking: [e.g., JIRA]
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