QA Manual / Automation

Title: Sr. QA Manual / Automation Engineer
Location: Alpharetta, GA, Columbus, OH, Frisco, TX, Lincoln, NE
Job Description:
Build and maintain manual/automation needs and solutions, with contributions towards planning, design, scripting, and execution, debugging and reporting tasks.
Monitors and executes manual / automation test activities for large sized projects. Coordinate various test-related activities for project delivery, such as identification of task dependencies, creation of test schedules, design of test data, and utilization of test
Craft custom solutions from existing/new processes to facilitate deep coverage of regression/smoke/patch validation needs, as well as in-cycle solutions.
Ability to design, plan and execute both application and system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle.
Coordinate various test-related activities for project delivery, such as identification of task dependencies, creation of test schedules, design of test data, and utilization of test Post-test execution activities include error debugging, reporting needs and internal and external communications.
Manage relationships and coordinate automation development between different teams at different locations.
Develop and monitor test metrics and provide timely communication to key stakeholders on a regular basis.
Work with Technical and Business community to define the scope of testing required.
Work with Release Engineers, Product, and Program Managers to determine release readiness.
Work with multiple programs/sys-teams on projects of significant complexity within one or more development environments.
Provide mentoring to less experienced QA engineers and support QA best practices across teams.
Performs other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications for Consideration:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, an Associate's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent education in a related discipline is required.
to years of related work experience in application development.

Required qualifications for consideration:
QA experience in Manual / automation testing of web/windows applications and for database related features and integrations. Heavy exposure to industry leading automation tools and methodologies.
Knowledge/experience in Banking/banking applications is helpful
Ability to understand and create detail test scripts from design documents, independent and integrated products, and product trainings.
Ability to analyze and report defects or program variances from Regression executions to management and development team.
Ability to drive conversations regarding manual /automation needs, assessment of documentation, conversion into structured manual / automation and corresponding reporting capabilities.
Strong SQL skills, ability to write complex queries and understand query optimization.
Collaborate with engineers to design and implement effective test strategies.
Tools: Jenkins, Selenium, Postman, Jira, CICD, Git, Swagger.
Solid Experience working with RDBMS Systems like MySQL, SQL server, Oracle
Mandatory Programming and Scripting languages skillset : SQL, VBScript or anyone programming language
Optional skillset: Selenium, java, java script, .NET languages (VB, C)
Extensive knowledge of information systems elements (hardware, software, network) and their application to business functions/processes.
Ability to work effectively in fast paced agile methodologies.