[Remote] Automation Quality Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Empower is dedicated to transforming financial lives by providing a flexible work environment and promoting internal mobility. They are seeking an experienced Automation Quality Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for software applications, ensuring quality and functionality through collaboration with the development team.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of low-medium complexity automated test scripts
• Execute automated test cases and report results
• Identify, document, and track software defects to resolution using defect tracking tools like JIRA
• Document test cases, test results, and defects clearly and concisely
• Collaborate with the development team to understand application functionality and testing requirements
• Maintain and update existing automated test scripts. Ensure that automated tests are up-to-date with the latest application changes and enhancements
• Follow automation best practices
• Provide guidance to junior automation analysts, helping them improve their skills and understanding of automation
• Create test designs; utilize best practices and methodologies to determine current and future solutions
• Use analytical processes to understand issues and evaluate solutions
• Demonstrate a testing background that will facilitate testing solutions for applications and products

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred
• 2-5 years Testing experience with 1-2 years in automation testing or equivalent automation training
• Proficiency in Java programming language (Core concepts)
• In-depth understanding of and experience with requirement analysis
• Strong experience with automation testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Karate, JUnit, TestNG) along with debugging skills
• Experience in using version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Good understanding of Gherkin test scenarios and feature files
• Good Strong understanding of end-to-end testing approach, and end user requirements
• Knowledge of BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber)
• Familiarity with SQL and database testing
• Experience in UI/API functional testing
• Experience in using JIRA, ZE management tools
• Experience with SQL database querying
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze test results and identify issues
• Good in design and estimation techniques
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge or experience in the Retirement Industry
• Knowledge of continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins)
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies
• Working knowledge of Zephyr Enterprise, BrowserStack

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.
• Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided.

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