Job Description
The Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer is a technical quality-focused position that works to promote, support, and drive software quality and testing practices within and across delivery teams. The incumbent will engineer software quality assurance solutions, including the development and management of code-based automation test suites, across the organization in support of business portfolios and programs. The Senior QA Engineer champions quality management practices within the organization seeking to educate others on testing value and best practices. The Senior QA Engineer innovates within the organization experimenting and implementing innovative ideas, processes, and technologies to allow the team to better accomplish its goals.
Essential Functions
Strategy & Planning
Support the Program's test strategy for functional, non-functional, and automated testing across a diverse set of technologies and platforms supporting our business initiatives.
Work with cross-functional team members to design and implement functional and non-functional tests and quality practices driving application quality.
Provide guidance and support to the delivery teams, business owners, and peers in areas such as software testing, automation frameworks, and mobile testing.
Research and implement new automation development techniques.
Acquisition & Deployment
Design, implement, and support the automation test frameworks
Contribute to the expansion of the automation test suites through the development of automation test scripts
Perform complex automation assignments requiring an advanced aptitude for established testing and automation standards, methods, and best practices
Support quality practices within the teams and across Programs
Define and drive standards and practices within automated code design and deployment.
Collaborate with other teams to ensure shared use of standard tools and processes.
Communicate effectively by using natural language and by writing clear and concise code.
Operational Management
Manage the maintenance and execution of the automated test suites in support of frequent deployments
Design and implement automated test suites that achieve the testing goals within the Program
Implement integrated solutions that support continuous delivery
Contribute to the operational efficiencies of the test automation suites and processes through the use of new technologies and engineered solutions.
Incidental Functions
Assist with projects as required contributing to efficiency and effectiveness of the work.
Conduct research into new technologies, including tools, components, and frameworks collaboratively with architects and engineers.
Attend management meetings on behalf of the team.
Formal Education & Certification
Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology field of study (e.g., Information Technology, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Systems Management, Mathematics) or equivalent experience.
Knowledge & Experience
5+ years of IT experience
5+ years of work experience in software testing and quality assurance
4+ years of experience designing and developing automated tests in Selenium or equivalent tool(s)
3+ years of experience in manual test execution
3+ years of experience working with test management tools.
Experience with manual or exploratory testing
Experience implementing and defining automated test solutions and frameworks
Experience creating test plans, defining test cases, defect tracking, reporting, and defining quality metrics to measure product quality
Proficiency in any object-oriented programming language including Java, C#, Python, etc.
4+ years of experience with automated API testing using Rest Assured or other frameworks
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
Exposure to acceptance test-driven development (ATDD) and/or test-driven development (TDD) preferred.
Experience with Agile development and release practices preferred.
Experience with source control management and DevOps practices with any DevOps tools. (Example., GitHub, JIRA, Jenkins, etc.,)
Technical experience and expertise in Selenium, Cypress, Ruby, and Cucumber frameworks.
Personal Attributes
Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Good presentation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to conduct research into database issues, standards, and products.
Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Strong commitment to inclusion and diversity
Physical Activities/Capabilities/Work Environment
Sit for extended periods of time constantly; walking and standing occasionally.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, and mouse, and to handle other computer components constantly.
Lift and transport moderately heavy objects, such as computers, devices, and peripherals occasionally.
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meetings, and training rooms, i.e., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations.
The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
Occasional travel may be required.
Work outside the standard office 7.5 hour workday may be required.
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
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