QA Engineer

Summary:

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

Essential 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.

Other Related Duties:

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position is an individual contributor with no direct reports. 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 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.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as policy and procedure manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and solve a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exists. Ability to intemperate a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Customer Service Relationships:

Assesses and diffuses problem situations and requires influencing others to reach consensus. Requires tact and diplomacy to handle difficult customer relationships. Explores alternatives and creative solutions to meeting the needs of customers.

Work Complexity:

Tasks are multiple and diverse with some interrelationship across processes. Work requires the direct application of a variety of procedures, policies and/or precedents.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Freedom Mortgage is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions of the position either with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants as well as employees are encouraged to meet with Human Resources as the organization shall review reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities:

The statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as an all-inclusive list of all the work requirements of the position. Freedom Mortgage Corporation may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

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