Designs and executes automated, functional, application, and regression tests. Creates test scripts, plans, cases, execution strategies, test environments, and process documentation. Interprets requirements, updates testing documentation, prioritizes scenarios, and supports customer testing cycles. The role requires strong analytical, communication, teamwork, reporting, and problem-solving skills, along with software development lifecycle knowledge and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
Level Description
8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Job Description
QA automation engineers design automated tests by creating scripts that run testing functions automatically. This includes determining the priority for test scenarios and creating execution plans to implement these scenarios. Designing documentation for automated processes.
Additional job details and special considerations
Any experience testing healthcare applications.
Any experience with Katalon software is preferred.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
YearsRequired/Preferred
Experience
8
Required
Experience with designing automated tests by creating scripts that run testing functions automatically
8
Required
Experience in prioritizing test scenarios and creating execution plans to implement these scenarios
8
Required
Experience in creating test plans, test cases, and preparing test environments
8
Required
Experience in performing moderately complex functional, application, and regression testing
8
Required
Knowledge of the software development life cycle and software development methodologies
8
Required
Able to interpret requirement documents and able to update test documents accordingly
8
Required
Strong familiarity with analysis, planning and management reporting functions
8
Required
Acquires knowledge of the Customer's business in assigned area
8
Required
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
8
Required
Able to work with Customer as needed during test cycle
8
Required
Excellent analytical; problem-solving; team playing; and oral and written communication skills
8
Required
Proven ability to work successfully with technical and non-technical groups and manage multiple responsibilities
2
Preferred
Experience with Texas DIR Project Delivery Framework and document templates
2
Preferred
Familiarity with company's information architecture and information management methodologies
2
Preferred
Familiarity with the existing and planned software technology and the global, regional and local software architecture and infrastructure components
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