.NET Software Engineer II – Test Automation

.NET Test Automation Software Engineer II is a technical individual with a passion for developing and maintaining a robust automation test suite.

• Delivering technically complex solutions.
• Performing system integration support for all project work.
• Consulting and partnering with the business product owners to understand the end goal and offer solutions and recommendations during the design.
• This test suite supports high quality, continuous delivery of a key financial system that comprises web and thick client front-ends and back-end service applications.
• Works closely with product owners, feature developers and quality analysts to develop automated component, integration and UI tests using industry standard tools and techniques.
• Willing to take ownership and initiatives to improve the organization’s automation test strategy.
• Has strong knowledge of quality engineering best practices, such has writing test plans, test cases and conducting regression testing.
• Participates in all agile phases of the SDLC, such as development, testing, implementation and the maintenance of highly complex solutions in adherence to company standards.
• Has a strong desire to take on new challenges, such as developing features in addition to test automation responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree and four to seven years of experience or equivalent education and software engineering training or experience
• In-depth knowledge in information systems and ability to identify, apply, and implement IT best practices
• Understanding of key business processes and competitive strategies related to the IT function
• Ability to plan and manage projects and solve complex problems by applying best practices
• Ability to provide direction and mentor less experienced teammates.
• Ability to interpret and convey complex, difficult, or sensitive information

Preferred Requirements:

• Excellent designing and programming skills.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodology and tools, with demonstrated experience in an SDET role
• Coding experience with automated testing frameworks, tools and services
• Knowledge in RDBMS and experience writing SQL scripts
• Excellent problem solving, analytical skills and technical troubleshooting skills
• Experienced in Agile or Scrum software development methodologies
• Familiarity with PowerShell, Javascript, performance tools is a plus
• Exposure to Behavior Driven Development and experience in programming and testing.
• The ability to recognize risks and errors in an application.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• The ability to keep current with the constantly changing technology industry.
• A passion for testing, development, and design.