Senior Software Test Automation Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Software Test Automation Engineer who is eager to support delivering exciting features to a significant offering. You will play an integral role in testing the functionality of our products, focusing on the validation of new features, writing automated tests using state-of-the-art tools (including our own testing tool) and working with developers in the engineering team to resolve bugs and improve usability. Responsibilities: • Creating test scenarios from user stories and acceptance criteria • Manage a regression suite for our products, including the release/signoff process • Develop and drive advanced testing techniques for the project with the goal of improved quality and productivity • Review and improve an automated test strategy for this multi-user web-based application • Writing automated tests using state-of-the-art tools (including our own testing tool) • Ensure products and components function well to provide an exceptional user experience. Requires good understanding of process management and the ability to adapt to new platforms quickly • Debugging the failed tests and identify the root cause reporting to the team. • Provide input to the design and development process to improve testability, quality and user experience • Identify and raise issue reports for bugs discovered through manual, automated or regression testing You should be self-motivated and have a proven track record of testing complex software, systems and platforms with a strong understanding of software engineering principles. Specific requirements include: • Bachelor/Masters in Computer Engineering/Computer Science • More than 5 years of experience in a Software QA with writing test automation scripts • Experience in writing automated test scripts. • Added advantage for candidate with experience in using Eggplant Server and Eggplant Functional software. • Strong knowledge of software development life cycles, QA process and concepts. • Working knowledge of testing web-based systems. • Solid knowledge of Agile, Lean and XP development practices and good programming knowledge. • Experience working with CI / CD and familiar with Git. • Familiar with databases and have ability to write SQL Bonus Skills: • Comfortable working from the command line on Linux and Windows • Experience working with a GUI based test tool • Working knowledge of Functional Test • Familiarity with model-based testing • Solid knowledge and experience in Selenium WebDriver. • Experience with AWS cloud platform (or Azure or Google Cloud Platform) • Any familiarity with Python particularly Pytest