Reporting to the Manager – Testing Automation,the position holder will lead the implementation and execution of software automation strategy and frameworks and ensure efficiencies are realized in the software testing lifecycle (reduce software testing time by 50%)shortening the software development cycles and hence reducing time to market for products.
He / she is responsible for executing test automation program specifically on System integration testing, functional and regression testing, with an emphasis on using open source tools for automation, and subsequent integration to continuous integration tools
Responsibilities
Implement software automation frameworks
Drive transformations in testing through automation to achieve higher levels of efficiencyand reduce software testing by 50%
Lead programs to increase the quality of delivery and ensure zero major defects escape into production ensuring zero impact on customers on launch of products
Accountable for setting up and maintaining tools for test automation
Responsible for stability of all test environments including proper controls implemented
Responsible for designing, running and reporting on automatedtest suites (Unit tests, SITs, Functional and Regression Testing – including all APIs) and tracking all bugs to resolution
Contribute to continuous integration and continuous deployment – test automation test suites integration to the CI/CD pipeline
Responsible for integration of test execution tools to test management tools and project management tools (ALM, JIRA etc)
Define suitable metrics for measuring automated test progress and evaluation of the quality of the testing process and products
Run automated test suites, analyze reports and share this with all stake holders
Identify all software bugs and work with the developers and other stakeholders to close all the defects within stipulated timelines
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Development or related subject
2 years + experience in software design, development or Testing Automation in a busy IT environment
Experience in test automation using open source tools – Katalon Studio, Selenium, Appium
Excellent software development skills coupled with programming experience in Python, Perl, Shell and Java, groovy etc
Hands-on QA experience with proven analytical and testing skills – Experience developing test strategies, test plans, test scenarios and test cases
Knowledge of automated testing frameworks
Experience of Test driven Development approaches
Experience in Unix/Linux Operating System
Strong risk identification and mitigation planning skills
Motivated self-starter, with a high capacity for rapid learning and meticulous attention to detail
Experience with CICD automation tools such as Jenkins
ISTQB Certification is a plus
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