Overview

The Principal QA Automation Engineer Commercial Applications will be responsible for establishing QA process and technology standards in the area of test automation and performance testing to support QA activities performed by SGWS Enterprise Technology Partners (ETP) QA organization. The person in this role will set the direction, govern, research, as well as develop and implement the applicable standards, processes, frameworks, and tools necessary to establish QA practices. The role is accountable for the continued adoption of industry-leading QA technologies as innovative approaches and tools emerge. It will also require ongoing cross functional interaction with Developers, QA Associates, Product Managers and Product Owners to identify risk areas, clarify and validate test results and help ensure total quality.

Specialized Skills and Technologies

7+ years experience doing performance testing using LoadRunner, JMeter and similar tools

Significant experience in successful developing and implementing of various test automation and performance frameworks (Hybrid, Data and Key Word Driven automation frameworks for Web, Mobile, web services/API, REST/JSON/SOAP and Performance(load/stress) testing

Advanced knowledge of Object-Oriented Development using Java, C#, Python, VB Scripting or similar programming languages, as well as Gherkin scripting language

Advanced technical knowledge on QA industry tools - Selenium Web Driver, HP UFT, Coded UI, Performance Center/LoadRunner, JMeter, Appium (mobile), SOAP UI, Groovy, Shell, Cucumber, TestNG, Team city ALM etc

Significant experience in MS TFS, Bamboo, Jenkins or similar products for code check, continuous integration testing and deployment

Significant experience with IOS test automation

Advanced proficiency with DevOps tools and practices and demonstrated ability to align quality engineering strategy with broader cloud and operations automation efforts

Significant experience in test data management, service virtualization to achieve readiness of environment for continuous testing

Knowledge with RFP and RFI processes when acquiring new tools is a plus

Significant experience working with or part of SAFe Agile development teams with a BDD/TDD approach to testing

Primary Responsibilities

Lead quality assurance projects and teams, become an expert in SGWS technology stack, business processes and data exchanges to help ensure proper test coverage and data integrity across all integration points

Providing coaching and development to more junior Quality Assurance Analysts

Leading and directing offshore testing programs

Facilitate Quality Assurance training and education programs for the SGWS team

Oversee the work of third-party Quality Assurance teams to ensure quality and compliance standards with SGWS practices

Support integration testing cycles through performing test scripts, reporting QA metrics, coaching SAP super users and possible defect resolution

Maintain a working knowledge of Quality Assurance leading practices and serve as a thought leader to the SGWS organization

Identify, recommend, and implement process improvement opportunities for SGWS quality assurance programs

Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, or other industry-related curriculum) or combination of education and equivalent experience

Four (7)+ years serving in a Quality Assurance role

Understand various programming languages (ABAP, Java, C#, Perl, Python, etc)

Expertise with software application test planning, execution, and related testing tools

Significant experience mentoring and developing Quality Assurance team members

Experience evaluating and improving QA practices and processes

Experience interacting and leading business team members during a testing program

Experience working with and directing third-party Quality Assurance teams

Ability to demonstrate the Agile delivery values of Openness, Commitment, Respect, Courage, and Focus

Agile Delivery Values

Openness – Team and stakeholders agree to be open about all work and challenges 

Commitment – Personally commit to achieving the goals of the team 

Respect – Respect your team members to be capable and independent 

Courage – You have courage to do the right thing and work on tough problems 

Focus – Everyone focus on the work in the sprint and the goal of the scrum team.  Rise and fall as a team

Physical Demands

Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine

Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping

May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

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