Automation tester Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

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QA Automation Tester II - 6 month contract

Location : Remote or hybrid - anywhere in Canada

Empire Life is looking to hire a QA Automation Tester II to join our Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) team! The QA Automation Tester II is an intermediate software developer, focused on the creation of test automation suites for web-based applications, APIs and other various applications. As a QA Automation Tester II, you will lead the test automation development efforts’ relating to the initiatives you are assigned to. The incumbent is guided by defined procedural constraints, and works under the light supervision of the Manager, IT Quality Assurance in support of all business units.

Why pursue this opportunity

The environment - we understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to provide a supportive work environment that allows our employees to achieve both personal and professional goals.

Impactful work - get the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a positive impact on our customers, our company, and society as a whole.

Hone your skills - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your technical, and functional skills.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion - we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates who share this commitment.

What you’ll be working on

Effective software development (“coding”) of high quality test automation scripts

Contribute to automated testing with functional, behavioural and integration testing

Proactively work with internal development, network and security teams to ensure robustness and effectiveness of test suites created

Troubleshoot problems and ensure resolution of issues impeding effective test coverage or execution

Research and investigate improvements; analyze and provide findings and recommendations to management

Participate in agile ceremonies

Test automation framework maintenance

What we’re looking for you to have

2+ yrs experience with Core Java, Selenium UI Automation, BDD Cucumber Framework & API REST Assured

Advanced experience with GitHub

Strong knowledge and experience with implementing testing with CI / CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.

Experience preparing or supporting the preparation of automation test plans and automation test cases using test management tools

Thorough understanding of the AGILE methodologies, SDLC, STLC, jira

Experience with Project management tools such as JIRA

3+ years work experience in test automation / software development

3+ years experience with an Agile Development Environment

Experience with Mobile automation / Appium

3+ years experience with React JavaScript Library

Experience maintaining an existing test automation framework

Ability to work independently and as a team member as required

Ability to report all defects effectively and accurately

Flexibility to adapt in a fast paced, changing environment

Experience with designing Integration, System, User Acceptance tests

Completion of a University degree, college diploma, technical training, and / or equivalent experience

If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

Beyond the salary

For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes :

Competitive salaries with annual pay increases

Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions

Competitive uncapped commission, for sales positions

A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account

Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.

Four weeks annual vacation from hire date

A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching

Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave

Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs

A cash employee referral program