Test Engineer

Test Engineer
Phoenix, AZ - Hybrid
12 months+

We are looking for an expert-level Senior Level Test Engineer with strong hands-on skills in developing automation frameworks and scripts using Selenium with Java. The selected test engineer will serve as a point of contact SME to the test automation team, driving automation strategy and alignment. In addition, the engineer will conduct and manage manual testing on both functional and non-functional system components, including designing and developing test plans, test strategies, manual test cases, performing manual test execution, and reporting defects.

* Focus areas with at least 8 years of experience:

Core Banking Experience

• Test Strategy Design and Development
• Test Case Design and Development using Functional and Non-functional requirements.
• Hands-on experience in using Xray as a defect management tool in JIRA
• Hands on experience on Web and Mobile Testing
• Hands-on experience and understanding on test automation using Selenium, Java, BDD.
• Solid hands-on data, SQL, data bases and data extract testing
• Strong manual testing experience on API validation using API tools like Postman
• Strong understanding in establishing issue traceability in JIRA
• Should be able to produce comprehensive test reports to report to the management.
• Develop, collaborate, improve, implement, maintain, and support testing processes.
• Ability to build communication plans, test plans, workflows and procedures as required.

* Required:

• Bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, and five years of progressive, postbaccalaureate experience in software engineering as a Software Quality Assurance Tester or Analyst, or related role.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in a large-scale software development environment.
• 2-4 years of experience in Software testing automation using Selenium, Java, BDD.
• Solid skills in testing API using Postman for API tests.
• Participate in daily status meetings and provide comprehensive updates on progress.

* Desired (Not Mandatory):

Certification in Java or any other programming languages.

Certifications in Software Quality Assurance or Software Testing

* Job Responsibilities

Work closely with the project stake holders, business, and the project management team to gather requirements and develop feasible and comprehensive test strategies.

Design and execute test cases for functional and non-functional requirements of the retail banking application and integrated systems.

Contribute to the test automation team, for the purposes of developing testing scripts as well as facilitate ongoing test automation effort with the required support.

Identify, report, and track defects in the application and integrated systems.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that the application and integrated systems are tested thoroughly and meet the business requirements.

Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts for regression testing using Xray in Jira

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize test cases for automation.

Analyze test results to provide actionable feedback to development teams.

Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide input on testing strategy and test planning.

Develop and maintain test data for the application and integrated systems.

Analyze test results and provide feedback to the development team for improving the application and integrated systems.

Work with the project team to ensure that the application and integrated systems are delivered on time and within budget.

Identify defects as well as analyzing them to identify root causes and categorize software defects prior to escalation.

Work with other automation developers and/or other testers and provide support as required.

Compile and evaluate test results for areas of correction and improvements, as well as opportunities for increased test coverage.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good written, oral and presentation skills and ability to communicate complex concepts and ability to thrive in a deadline driven, stressful project environment.

Develop test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements.

Perform testing on data extracts, data sources like GCP.

Report to the Test Manager and provide detailed test results, which assess the quality of the application/system under test.