Test Automation Engineer - Senior Intro
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Test Automation Engineer - Senior to join our team. This role is pivotal in designing and implementing robust test automation frameworks for mobile retail and retirement applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile application development, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a remote setting. This is a 12-month contract position with a preference for candidates located in Westlake, TX, but we are open to candidates from Austin, TX, or remote locations.
Test Automation Engineer - Senior Job Details
As a Test Automation Engineer - Senior, your responsibilities will include:
- Designing robust automation test frameworks from scratch using Espresso and/or XCUI for mobile applications.
- Ensuring automation is constantly running, analyzing, and promptly reporting on failures.
- Collaborating with leadership to research, investigate, implement, and train other QA Testing Resources in Test Driven Development and Testing Automation using Espresso/XCUI.
- Working cross-organizationally within the company and with external vendors to define environment requirements and develop best automation practices.
- Fostering an end-to-end testing approach across multiple applications.
- Partnering with geographically-distributed teams to plan future QA tooling and technology decisions.
- Liaising with product teams, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters to integrate project plans, testing schedules, and metrics reporting.
Test Automation Engineer - Senior Mandatory Skills
- 5-7 years of experience in building and maintaining test automation frameworks.
- 3+ years of experience in mobile application development and automated test scripts.
- Experience with XCUI and/or Espresso.
- Hands-on coding experience with Java, Kotlin, SWIFT, or other object-oriented programming languages.
- Solid understanding of mobile development on iOS and/or Android devices.
- Understanding of CI/CD practices and Lean DevOps methodologies.
- Working knowledge of industry-standard tools for logging bugs and managing test cases (e.g., JIRA/MTM, Zephyr/HPQ).
- Proven ability to balance and deliver multiple geographically-distributed QA projects with concurrent releases.
Test Automation Engineer - Senior Desired Skills
- Experience in the financial/trading services industry is a plus.
Test Automation Engineer - Senior Start Date
Anticipated start date: 11/4/2024